University of California Irvine

Edward and Vivian Thorp Endowed Chair

Position overview
Salary range: The salary range for this position is $80,800 - $270,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table. 'Off-scale salaries' and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date: October 16, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Irvine invites applications from outstanding candidates for the Edward and Vivian Thorp Endowed Chair. The Thorp Chair is provided to recruit a world-renowned mathematician who can bring eminence, visibility, and leadership to the mathematics department at UCI.

Candidates must demonstrate strong research accomplishments in mathematics and recognized international reputation as an eminent figure in their field. Successful candidates must also demonstrate leadership, a proven record of mentoring graduate students, and evidence of excellence in teaching.

Completed applications must be submitted through https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09881.
Please reference job #09881 in the subject line of all correspondence.

The application review process starts October and will continue until the position is filled. This is an open-rank faculty recruitment being offered as a tenured position.

UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Programs are available to meet the needs of dual-career academic partners.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field, record commensurate with tenure at the University of California.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

Additional materials may be requested at later stages of the search. We welcome discussion of any work increasing educational access or in reference to serving the many communities of California in submitted materials.

• 
  AMS Cover Sheet - Indicate your area of mathematical specialization
  
• 
  Cover Letter
  
• 
  Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• 
  Statement of Research
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

The hiring committee will request electronic submission of letters of recommendation after initial review of applicants.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09881

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Irvine, CA

To apply, visit https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09881





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