Position Details
Role type: Full time, Fixed Term (3 years)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: Level A: $85,555 - $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super
Level B: $122,212 - $145,121 p.a. plus 17% super
This postdoctoral fellowship is part of an ARC Discovery team advancing stochastic optimisation for highly correlated restless bandit models. The successful candidate will collaborate with leading investigators locally and internationally, develop an independent research profile, co‐supervise research students and contribute to teaching within the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
Responsibilities
* Conduct high quality research in stochastic optimisation, focusing on theory and applications of correlated restless bandit models.
* Collaborate closely with chief investigators and research partners to design studies, analyse results and publish impactful outputs.
* Prepare and contribute to competitive grant proposals and related research documentation under guidance from senior academics.
* Co‐supervise and mentor postgraduate and honours students, supporting their research training and academic development.
* Present research at seminars and conferences, and participate in School service, outreach and diversity activities.
Qualifications
* Hold or submit a PhD in mathematics, optimisation, stochastic modelling or a closely related quantitative discipline.
* Demonstrate strong expertise in stochastic optimisation, including experience applying advanced methods to complex modelling problems.
* Bring experience contributing to research projects, from problem formulation to analysis, publication and dissemination of findings.
* Contribute to supervision or mentoring of undergraduate or postgraduate research students in mathematical or related fields.
* Work effectively within collaborative research teams while also progressing individual projects with limited supervision.
* Communicate research clearly in English, both in writing and presentations, to academic and broader audiences.
Benefits
* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
* Supportive flexible work arrangements.
* Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programmes and learning platforms.
* Progressive leave provisions (parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave).
* Salary packaging and discounts for health insurance and cultural and recreational benefits.
* Health and well‐being services, including Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected and empowered to succeed.
Additional Information
Applications close: Saturday 11July 11:55PM, Melbourne time zone.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants.
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