DescriptionThe Department of Finance and Risk Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time Faculty Fellow position in mathematical methods for decision making, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. This faculty fellow position is a non-tenure track, three-year appointment.
The Department of Finance and Risk Engineering offers MS degrees in Financial Engineering, and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The successful candidate will conduct research and teaching in the department of Finance and Risk Engineering. We are seeking candidates in all areas of mathematics applied to financial engineering and decision modeling in the context of economics and finance. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, stochastic analysis, optimization, control and game theory, statistics, machine learning, data science, and any other mathematical methods for artificial intelligence. The appointment includes participation in all research activities of the department, teaching two courses, student advising and mentoring.
QualificationsApplicants should have a Ph.D. in applied mathematics or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. Additionally, they should have a record of teaching, research, professional practice, or other experience relevant to the position. Applicants are expected to show strong potential for excellence in both research and teaching.
Application Instructions Please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Current CV
- Teaching statement
- Research statement or writing sample
- Names and contact information for three references
ProcessWe will review applications beginning on January 18, 2027, and will continue until we fill the position. We encourage you to submit early.
Please submit your questions about this position to Assistant Professor Xin Zhang via email @[redacted].
Additional InformationIn compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the 9 month fixed base salary is $90,000 for the Faculty Fellow position. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
