Computational Mathematics and Applications (CMX) Postdoctoral Positions
Computational Mathematics and Applications (CMX) Postdoctoral Positions support postdoctoral researchers in computational mathematics and statistics to advance science and engineering applications.
Funder: California Institute of Technology
Due Dates: November 7, 2026 (Review begins) | November 30, 2026 (Full consideration) | Open until filled (Shared CMS listing)
Funding Amounts: Postdoctoral term appointments with specific renewal requirements
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research in computational mathematics, statistics, and applications in science and engineering within Caltech’s Computing + Mathematical Sciences Department.
Key Information: Appointments are contingent on completion of the PhD.
Description
Caltech’s Computing + Mathematical Sciences (CMS) Department recruits postdoctoral researchers through Computational Mathematics and Applications (CMX). The program welcomes research across applied mathematics and statistics, including mathematics of data science, numerical analysis, optimization, probability, scientific computing, signal processing, and uncertainty quantification. It also welcomes researchers who have demonstrated strong connections between computational mathematics and applications in science and engineering.
CMS emphasizes fundamentals and methodology, interactions between fields, and their role in advancing science and engineering. Its multidisciplinary environment spans Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Communication & Networks, and Control & Systems. CMX sits within the department’s broader interdisciplinary postdoctoral program, which typically hosts more than 20 scholars sponsored by faculty, research groups, and cross-cutting centers. Postdoctoral scholars may opt to teach a course with departmental permission.
