Post-Doctoral Joint Positions (School of Mathematics, IAS)
The Institute for Advanced Study's Post-Doctoral Joint Positions enable early-career researchers to pursue advanced research in mathematics and related fields, dividing time between IAS and partner institutions.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Study
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application close date | December 1, 2026: Deadline for letters of recommendation
Funding Amounts: ~10 joint postdoctoral positions/year; duration is 2–3 years depending on the track; salary and benefits competitive with standard postdoctoral appointments.
Summary: Joint postdoctoral positions for early-career researchers in mathematics, theoretical computer science, and discrete mathematics, splitting time between IAS and partner institutions.
Description
The Post-Doctoral Joint Positions at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) School of Mathematics provide early-career researchers in mathematics, theoretical computer science, and discrete mathematics an opportunity to conduct research in collaboration with leading institutions. Participants divide their appointment between IAS and partner organizations, such as DIMACS at Rutgers University and the Princeton University Department of Mathematics. These positions are part of the broader IAS membership program, fostering intensive research, teaching (where applicable), and intellectual exchange in a highly supportive academic environment.
