Joint Institute for Computational Sciences (JICS)

Open Positions

Applied and Computational Mathematics Position

Joint Appointment Between Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is soliciting applications for a staff research scientist with a joint faculty appointment at the Joint Institute of Computational Sciences, University of Tennessee (JICS).

The JICS Joint Faculty position is a dual appointment based as research staff at ORNL and half-time faculty in the Mathematics department at UTK. Candidates at both junior and senior levels are encouraged to apply. Appointments at both institutions are made at a level commensurate with the candidate's experience. The successful candidate will be a UT-Battelle employee jointly funded by both institutions and (s)he will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor without tenure since the faculty appointment is half time.

JICS supports research and teaching programs in computational science and applied mathematics, computer science, high-performance computing, cyber security, storage, and networking, with special emphasis on computational biology and bioinformatics, quantum chemistry, nanotechnology, regional and global climate modeling, and national security applications.

Required qualifications for the position include a Ph.D., evidence of significant scientific productivity, and a commitment to an integrated program of teaching and research.

To apply, qualified candidates will need to apply online at http://jobs.ornl.gov/ reference posting #3012. In addition to applying online please submit a description of your research program, and at least three letters of reference to the Mathematics Search Committee at the email or U.S. mail addresses below:

mathsearch605@jics.utk.edu

Mathematics Search Committee
Joint Institute for Computational Sciences
University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P. O. Box 2008, Bldg. 5100
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6173

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

UT-Battelle is recognized by our employees and the community as an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and individuals and teams are inspired to contribute fully to the organization's success. ORNL and UT are equal opportunity employers.