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Shanghai Institute for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, SIMIS

Program ID:
182-YMCTA26 [#1910]
Program Title:
Teaching Assistant Positions — 2026 Yau Mathcamp
Program Type:
Other
Program Location:
Shanghai, Shanghai 200433, China
Appl Deadline:
(accepting applications posted 2026/03/02, listed until 2026/08/28)
Program Description:
   

program Description


2026 Yau Mathcamp (Mathcamp) is recruiting Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join our instructional team in Shanghai, China. TAs are an essential part of the program, supporting an intensive summer curriculum for highly motivated high-school students with strong mathematical backgrounds.

Program details 
  • Dates: July 4 – August 1, 2026
  • Location:  Shanghai Institute for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences (SIMIS), Shanghai, China
Duties
  • Supporting tutorial sessions and student discussions
  • Answering student questions and providing academic mentoring
  • Grading homework and exams and helping instructors track student progress
  • Mentoring final projects and supporting final project presentations
  • Attending regular staff meetings as needed during the program 
Requirements
  • PhD students or Postdocs in Mathematics or Theoretical Physics, with strong background and teaching/tutoring experience
  • Fluent in English (speaking Chinese is preferred)
  • Responsible, reliable, and collaborative
  • Able to be in Shanghai for the full program
Compensation & support
  • Competitive compensation
  • Travel support (within program policy)
  • Accommodation provided in Shanghai (subject to program arrangements) 
How to apply 
We are accepting applications on this website (Mathprogram). Please prepare: 
  • A Teaching Statement, describing your mathematical background and teaching experience, and why you would like to be a TA
  • A Curriculum Vitae
Hiring is on a rolling basis, and we will stop accepting applications once all positions are filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Join us in creating a rigorous, supportive, and inspiring Mathcamp experience for young mathematicians worldwide.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
And anything else requested in the program description.

Further Info:
https://2026mathcamp.simis.cn/
email address
 
P.O.: 200433
Block A, International Innovation Plaza, No. 657 Songhu Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China