Organisation/Company ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 20 May 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia 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
* Based in the College of Science at the Adelaide City Campus East
* Full-time, 3-year fixed term contract
* Salary Range: $81,293 - $109,307 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
Work that matters
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to the development of mathematical models to predict collective behaviour in locusts and sheep. This project aims to better understand how the behaviour of individuals affects the movement of the whole swarm or herd, by comparing results from mathematical models with field data and controlled experiments.
Insights from the project will have practical applications in pest control and livestock management. The candidate will be encouraged to develop, simulate and analyse mathematical models for collective movement using partial differential equations and/or agent-based approaches.
The team
This research will involve collaboration with applied mathematicians Associate Professor Edward Green and Professor Andrew Bernoff (Harvey Mudd College, USA), data scientist Dr Jack Maclean, and animal behaviour experts Dr Camille Buhl and Dr Stephan Leu.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, intellectually rich environment. You'll work across disciplines and interact with mathematicians, data scientists and biologists, ensuring each day brings new ideas, challenges and collaborations.
Experience
To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:
* A PhD (completed or close to submission) in applied mathematics or a related area of science or engineering
* A record of scientific research achievements commensurate with career stage, including publications in international peer-reviewed journals
* Experience of developing numerical codes in a scientific programming language such as Matlab, Julia or Python
* Experience in the development and analysis of mathematical and computational models of real-world phenomena
* Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to enable effective working both as an independent researcher and as a member of a diverse research team
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Submit your application by 11:55pm Wednesday 20 May 2026.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
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