[California Institute of Technology](https://www.caltech.edu)

December 1, 2025 (Full application materials) | December 15, 2025 (Letters of recommendation)

Postdoctoral fellowship; term appointment; specific salary details not publicly listed.

Supports postdoctoral researchers in advanced mathematical research on information and computation, with optional teaching opportunities at Caltech.

--- ## Description The Center for the Mathematics of Information (CMI) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Caltech provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to engage in fundamental mathematical research with a focus on information and computation in science and engineering. Fellows are expected to pursue independent research in areas such as algorithms, complexity, cryptography, combinatorics, probability, statistics, machine learning, information theory, control systems, optimization, networked and autonomous systems, geometry processing, formal verification, and related fields. As part of their professional development, fellows may opt to teach a course with departmental approval. The fellowship is a term appointment, subject to renewal requirements. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2025: Full application materials due (CV, Research Statement; cover letter and Teaching Statement optional) - December 15, 2025: Three letters of recommendation due --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship is a term postdoctoral appointment at Caltech. - Specific salary or stipend amounts are not published in the program listing; compensation is competitive with similar postdoctoral positions at Caltech. --- ## Eligibility - Open to applicants with a PhD in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or closely related fields, completed by the start date of the fellowship. - Suitable for researchers with interests in mathematical aspects of information and computation. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. --- ## Application Process 1. [Create an account](https://applications.caltech.edu/users/sign_up) on the Caltech applications portal. 2. Complete and submit the online application form. 3. Upload the following documents (as individual files or as a single PDF): - Curriculum Vitae (required) - Research Statement (required; should include a section on contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion) - Cover Letter (optional) - Teaching Statement (optional) 4. After submitting the application, send the provided reference link to three referees so they can upload their letters of recommendation by December 15, 2025. --- ## Additional Information - Fellows may choose to teach a course during their appointment, subject to departmental approval. - The program encourages applicants to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in their research statement. - Postdoctoral positions are term-limited and may be renewable based on performance and departmental needs. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Portal](https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/cmipd) - [Caltech Main Website](https://www.caltech.edu) - [Create Application Account](https://applications.caltech.edu/users/sign_up) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------| | CMI Postdoc Search | [cmipd-search@caltech.edu](mailto:cmipd-search@caltech.edu) | (626) 395-6811 |

Center for the Mathematics of Information (CMI) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

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