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The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, invites applications for one or more tenure-track appointments. Open rank, but appointment at the rank of assistant professor is strongly preferred. We especially emphasize coordination with Department, College and University goals, including undergraduate teaching in the University's new SAGES (Seminar Approach to General Education and Scholarship) program. Areas of preference identified to complement existing department activities include:

(1) Functional analysis, convexity theory, and related high-dimensional phenomena, the area that recently has been often referred to as "asymptotic geometric analysis" and of which members of the Department are internationally recognized leaders. See http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/math/szarek/ and http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/math/werner/ for examples of recent research directions. Besides hires that would directly augment this research, the Department envisions expanding into related areas of non-commutative geometry/functional analysis or even theoretical computer science or complexity theory.

(2) Numerical analysis with concomitant scientific computing, especially numerical differential equations and applications and numerical optimization. The department has activity both in theoretical and applied numerical analysis. Recent research has involved numerical methods for inverse problems, structured eigenvalue computations, iterative methods for linear systems. The Department's faculty in this area have active collaborations with researchers in other units at the University, including medical and engineering, and in the greater Cleveland area. The successful candidate will be primarily a mathematician, but will be interested in cross-disciplinary opportunities.

(3) Mathematical biology. Case is a major center of biological and medical research, and synergetic activities are expected. In conjunction with ongoing initiatives in the Department of Biology, the School of Medicine and the School of Engineering, the Department of Mathematics seeks to develop its research activities in mathematical biology. Some current faculty have existing collaborations with members of the School of Medicine, and some graduate students are supported, via these collaborations, by the School of Medicine. A faculty member is a PI on a multi-year NIH-funded Center for Modeling Integrated Metabolic Systems (MIMS), centered in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The Department of Biology has recently hired a theoretical ecologist and more coordination between the departments in the area of computational biology is expected. The successful candidate will be primarily a mathematician, but will be interested in cross-disciplinary opportunities.

Notwithstanding the above, (4) exceptionally strong candidates in other areas will be considered. Depending on needs, (5) visiting positions/instructorships/lectureships may also be open. Indicate in which area you wish to be considered. The successful candidate will hold the Ph.D. or equivalent (Masters for lectureship) and have, relative to career stage, a distinguished record of publication, research, service, and teaching. Compensation commensurate with qualifications.

Case is an integral part of one of the major research medical complexes in the country. It also has a major presence in various science and engineering disciplines. Geographically, it is located on the eastern edge of Cleveland, in northeast Ohio, adjacent to University Circle, home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and many other cultural institutions. There is a wide variety of housing, schooling, and other amenities nearby.

The Department has approximately 20 faculty, with several focused research areas. The Department is responsible for service (beginning with calculus), majors, and graduate instruction. Nominal teaching load is 2/2. The Department has a dedicated 8 CPU computational server with an SGI 3D graphics front end. Facilities of the Ohio Supercomputer Center are also available.

Electronic applications only, to: James Alexander, math-faculty-position@case.edu, consisting of a letter of application, which indicates in which area of preference you wish to be considered, AMS cover sheet, a c.v., and the names and contact information for four referees to whom we may write. Evaluation of applications will begin December 15, 2004. Case is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE institutional transformation grant to increase the participation of women in science and engineering. Case Western Reserve University is committed to diversity and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Applications from women or minorities are especially encouraged.