Assistant Professor in Mathematics

The School of Applied Sciences and Engineering at Universidad EAFIT invites candidates to apply to a faculty position in the Area of Fundamental Sciences. We are looking to fill one tenure-track vacancy by July of 2026, at the level of Assistant Professor. Hiring dates are flexible. 

Viable candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree (by the time of appointment) in science or engineering, depending on the application details provided below. Successful candidates will be expected to teach basic and advance science and engineering courses, mandatory core and elective trajectory courses, in related undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as in continuing/executive education programs; to establish and grow a recognized research program, and to contribute to established research groups and the strategic goals of the thrust area of affiliation; to have the ability to transfer scientific knowledge to organizations and society, and participate in consulting projects or have interest in entrepreneurship; and to help advance the overall success of the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, and the University. 

We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar with a strong foundation in mathematics, whose research connects rigorous mathematical theory with contemporary questions in computer science, information theory, and related fields. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work can build bridges between mathematical theory, computer science, information theory, and interdisciplinary applications that can enrich the Area of Fundamental Sciences at Universidad EAFIT.

Required:

• A Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, information theory, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.

• Demonstrated proficiency and research experience in areas related to the formal analysis of computation. This experience should include, but is not limited to:

     - Discrete mathematics.

     - Algorithms and complexity.

     - Information theory.

     - Cryptography.

     - Other mathematical fields with strong connections to computational or applied contexts            (e.g., computational geometry, computational number theory, formal methods).

• Clear evidence of research productivity, as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and active participation in national or international academic networks.

• A clear and strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Area of Fundamental Sciences of the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering (Faculty position 1.4.)

Successful candidates are expected to be proficient in English