Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Research Field: Mathematics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 20 Dec 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 DescriptionFull time, 3 years fixed term, located at the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI), Camperdown Campus and Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey USA.Opportunity to contribute to research focused on pure or applied mathematics.Base Salary $122,830 p.a. - $145,858 p.a. + 17% superannuation.This position has been enabled thanks to a generous philanthropic donation from the Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation.About the opportunity: We are one of the largest mathematical sciences schools in Australia, and 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 undertake research with Australian collaborators.
The Sydney Mathematical Research Institute is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher in Pure or Applied Mathematics. This position, based primarily in Sydney, will include 2 x 6 month periods at Princeton University in the USA. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of an academic within the School of Mathematics and Statistics, who aligns with their research field of interest. The candidate will also support the research and outreach activities at SMRI.
Your key responsibilities will be to: demonstrate research excellence in pure or applied mathematicsdevelop research collaborationsassist with grant writing and publishing original worksupervise students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levelsdevelop your profile and the profile of SMRI in the areas of mathematics and computation through conferences and seminarsAbout 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 an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Associate who has:
a PhD (or near completion) in mathematicsthe ability to supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsprimary research interests in mathematics with demonstrated research excellenceexcellent communication skills in mathematicsSpecifics regarding travel and relocation to Princeton University will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
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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