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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The George Mason University <b><a href="http://cmai.gmu.edu/" title="http://cmai.gmu.edu/">Center for Mathematics and
Artificial Intelligence (CMAI)</a></b> and <b>Department of
Mathematical Sciences</b> invite applications for a <b>12-month
Postdoctoral Research Fellow</b> position supported by Office
of Naval Research and Air Force Office of Scientific Research. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Located just 20 miles from Washington,
D.C., George Mason University is uniquely positioned for
collaborations with multiple academic institutions, government
laboratories, and industry partners in the
D.C.–Maryland–Virginia region. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>About CMAI. </span></b><span>See our
annual <a href="https://cmai.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CMAI_Annual_Newsletter_2025.pdf" title="https://cmai.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CMAI_Annual_Newsletter_2025.pdf">Newsletter</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Research Area and Environment.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The successful candidate will work
directly with the CMAI faculty. Broadly, the group's activities
lie at the interface of</span><span></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>optimization and nonsmooth/nonconvex
analysis,</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>PDE-constrained optimization and
optimal control,</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>numerical analysis and scientific
computing </span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>risk-averse and fractional models,</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>digital twins and data-assimilating
models,</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>machine learning and neural networks
(including operator learning and surrogates),</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>applications to Maxwell's equations,
fluid dynamics, multiphysics systems, quantum and control
problems, and autonomous systems.</span><span></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Candidates whose research interests
intersect with one or more of these themes are especially
encouraged to apply.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Responsibilities.</span></b><span></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>Conduct independent and collaborative
research under the mentorship of Prof. Antil.</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>Participate in ongoing projects in
CMAI and help develop new directions aligned with the group's
interests.</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>Contribute to joint publications,
grant proposals, and presentations at leading conferences and
workshops.</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span>Interact with graduate and
undergraduate students; opportunities exist for mentoring and
co-supervision of student research.</span><span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Teaching is not required</span></b><span> for
this position. However, if desired, the fellow may have the
opportunity to teach courses in the Department of Mathematical
Sciences by separate arrangement.</span><span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The initial appointment will be for <b>one
year</b>, with the possibility of yearly extensions depending
on performance and the availability of funds. The start date is
flexible, with an anticipated start sometime in <b>2026</b>.</span><span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Contact.</span></b><span><br>
Interested candidates should apply via the <a href="https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/GMU/POSTDOCCMAI2025" title="https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/GMU/POSTDOCCMAI2025">MathJobs
system</a> and may contact<br>
<b>Prof. Harbir Antil</b> at <i><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:hantil@gmu.edu">hantil@gmu.edu</a></i> with any
questions.</span><span></span></p>
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Harbir Antil<br>
Fairfax VA<br>
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