Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Australia Application Deadline 3 Dec *********: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
Two (2) Full time, 3 years fixed term opportunities.
Locatedat theSydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI)
Opportunity to contribute to research focused on pure or applied mathematics or statistics and be part of world-class team of mathematicians
Base Salary Level A Step 6 - 8 $113,400p.a.
- $$121,054p.a.
+ 17% superannuation
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 hosts the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI), which attracts leading mathematical scientists from all over the world to do research with Australian collaborators.
We are seeking to appoint two (2)SMRI Postdoctoral Research Associates.
The successful candidates will work under the supervision of a faculty member at either SMRI or the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
The successful applicant will undertake research in mathematics at the highest level.
The candidate will also support the research and outreach activities at SMRI.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
demonstrate research excellence in mathematics
develop research collaborations
assist with grant writing and publishing original work
develop your profile and the profile of SMRI through conferences and seminars
assist with the organisation and delivery of conferences, summer schools or outreach activities at SMRI
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 aSMRI Postdoctoral Research Associatewho has:
a PhD (or near completion) in mathematics or statistics
primary research interests in a research area in the mathematical sciences
proven research excellence in this area
demonstrated evidence of independent research ability and potential
experience in research record keeping, preparation of research papers and presentation of seminars
demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications skills, interacting with a variety of researchers and stakeholders.
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.
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, publication list and any relevant supporting documentation) can be submitted via theApplybutton at the top of the page.
Pleasedo notupload complete papers, theses, scans of qualifications or references.
In your cover letter, we would expect you to suggest an appropriate mentor at SMRI or the University of Sydney School of Mathematics and Statistics, with whom you would like to work.
Please also outline how you will contribute to the research environment at SMRI.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at
The University of Sydney
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