Postdoctoral Scholar

The department has over 40 faculty and post-doctoral scholars and WPI has a total enrollment of over 7,000 students. Our departmental undergraduate programs include Mathematical Sciences and Actuarial Mathematics. At the graduate level, we have several master’s programs (Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, and Mathematics for Educators) and we offer PhDs in Mathematical Sciences and Statistics. The department has a strong reputation for its cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and successful programs addressing mathematical and statistical problems in industry.

WPI's reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective, private technological university and one of the nation's first, WPI believes that when great minds work together, great advances follow. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low. Faculty members, students, and other partners work together on real-world projects and research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. WPI is consistently ranked among the top 70 research institutions by US News & World Report. One hour west of Boston, the university's campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation.

The application materials should be uploaded as a single pdf that contains (1) a cover letter including contact information for references, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement, and (4) a statement of research objectives that includes a section on how the applicant's research would benefit from the department's research activities and identifies potential collaborators or mentors within the department. Four letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching experience or potential, should be sent to ma-chair@wpi.edu with the applicant's name and position being applied to in the subject line.

Complete applications received before December 11, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year.  Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity.  WPI’s benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!