National Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA, impa.br) located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is currently accepting applications for two academic positions. The institute has opened a tenure-track professorship with a focus on applied, computational and industrial mathematics. More senior applicants may also be considered for tenured positions. IMPA is also offering a postdoctoral fellowship open to all areas of mathematics, including but not restricted to applied and industrial mathematics.
Applications for this position should include the items below: cover letter; curriculum vitae; list of publications; research statement; names and email addresses of at least three researchers who can provide letters of recommendation.
Results will be announced by December 2026. The selected candidates are expected to start their activities at IMPA at any time between January and September 2027.
IMPA — the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics in Rio de Janeiro — is one of the world’s leading mathematical research institutes, internationally recognized for excellence in pure, applied, computational, and industrial mathematics. Founded in 1952, IMPA has played a central role in the development of mathematics in Brazil and Latin America, combining frontier research with outstanding graduate education and scientific outreach. The institute offers a vibrant and highly international environment, with faculty members from more than fifteen countries and a steady flow of distinguished visitors, postdoctoral researchers, and students; it attracts some of the strongest young mathematicians from Latin America and around the world. IMPA’s scientific tradition is reflected in the achievements of researchers associated with the institute, including Fields medalists as well as other internationally acclaimed mathematicians who have worked there. In addition to its strength in fundamental research, IMPA has increasingly developed deep connections with industry and applied sciences, notably through Centro Pi, which bridges academia and the private sector by coordinating industry-funded projects in diverse areas of applications of mathematics, data science, optimization, modeling, and computation. Together with its top-notch computational infrastructure, active seminar culture, interdisciplinary collaborations, and exceptional location in a marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro with a strong academic community, IMPA provides an outstanding environment for researchers seeking to pursue ambitious mathematical work with both theoretical depth and real-world impact.
Detailed position description are available at
https://impa.br/notices/impa-is-accepting-applications-for-a-researcher-position-and-offering-a-postdoctoral-fellowship/?lang=en
Informal inquiries can be addressed to Prof. Dr. Pavel Petrov at pavel.petrov@impa.br