3 x full time, 3-5 years fixed term positions.
Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics
Opportunity to drive research in computational pure mathematics through the development of mathematical software
Base Salary, Academic level A/B/C $109,301 - $173,492 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking to appoint three Magma Research Associates / Magma Research Fellows to develop and maintain the Magma computer algebra system.
These positions are based at the University of Sydney in a team led by John Voight, part of an international collaboration funded by the Simons Foundation between the University of Sydney and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
design and implement mathematical algorithms, and facilitate their integration into Magma
engage with users, researchers, and developers, both internally at the University of Sydney and externally across multiple institutions
publish research papers on mathematical theory and the development and analysis of algorithms
compile data sets relevant to research in these areas and integrate them into Magma
participate in and support workshops and meetings.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity.
As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Magma Research Associates / Magma Research Fellows who have:
a Ph.D. in mathematics with a research background in an area of computational pure mathematics (such as algebra, arithmetic geometry, number theory, group theory, representation theory, commutative algebra, or algebraic geometry)
experience in the design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms in preferably more than one of the above subfields
programming experience in Magma, including package development
fluency in C and Linux
seven years' experience in a research environment (which may include experience gained as a graduate student)
strong communication skills, both written and verbal
the ability to travel and present research results.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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Applications Close
Tuesday 12 November 2024 11:59 PM
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