Organisation/Company:
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field:
Mathematics Researcher Profile:
Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3) Country:
Australia Application Deadline:
15 Sep 2024 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract:
Other Job Status:
Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No Offer Description Full time 2 year fixed term. Located on the Camperdown Campus.
Opportunity to contribute to research focused on mathematics and statistics and be part of a world-class team of mathematicians.
Base Salary Level A, Step 6 $109,301 - $116,679 p.a. + 17% superannuation.
About the opportunity:
We are one of the largest mathematical sciences schools in Australia. The University of Sydney is the only Australian university to have received the highest rating of 5 out of 5 for research in the mathematical sciences in every Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia assessment to date. The University also hosts the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI), which attracts leading mathematical scientists from all over the world to do research with Australian collaborators. The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ergodic Ramsey Theory.
The successful applicant will undertake research in Ergodic Theory focusing on its interplay with additive combinatorics and harmonic analysis under the supervision of Associate Professor Alexander Fish. Preference will be given to candidates working in the areas of pure mathematics, who will be able to build capacity in this area through the organization and participation of seminars, conferences, or outreach activities. Your key responsibilities will be to:
Demonstrate research excellence in pure mathematics, preferably in areas related to ergodic theory broadly interpreted. Develop research collaborations. Assist with grant writing and publishing original work. Assist in student supervision at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Contribute to successful applications for competitive research grants and/or funding to deliver research impact. Develop your profile in the areas of mathematics through conferences and seminars.
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 a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ergodic Ramsey Theory
who has: A PhD (or near completion) in mathematics. The ability to supervise students at undergraduate levels. Experience in coordinating team activities. Primary research interests in mathematics. Proven research excellence in mathematics. Demonstrated evidence of independent research ability and potential in an area of mathematics. Experience in research record keeping, preparation of research papers and presentation of seminars. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills, interacting with a variety of researchers and stakeholders.
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