Research Scientist in Applied Mathematics and Computational Modeling

The UM6P Vanguard Center & The School of Applied Sciences & Engineering at UM6P invite applications for a Research Scientist in Applied Mathematics, Modeling, and Optimization to contribute to the interdisciplinary Wicked Problems (WiP) framework in the undergraduate program. This role integrates mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and decision optimization to help students understand, abstract, and solve complex real-world systems, ranging from climate, health, and manufacturing to logistics, mobility, and urban design.

• Mentor student teams in the mathematical modeling and optimization of dynamic, uncertain, and multiscale systems.
• Guide the design and implementation of numerical algorithms, optimization routines, and simulation-based decision tools.
• Support project-based learning with practical applications in PDEs, ODEs, discrete optimization, and control theory.
• Provide expertise in operations research methods (e.g., linear, nonlinear, integer, stochastic programming) and computational mathematics (e.g., finite elements, reduced-order models).
• Co-develop open-source tools, educational notebooks, and visual interfaces for mathematical exploration and experimentation.
• Publish research and co-author student-led publications resulting from WiP investigations.
• Contribute to applied research motivated by the WiP investigations.

To learn more or submit your application, please visit the job offer page.