Research Fellow in Fractional Edge Decompositions of Graphs
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Job No.
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Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type:Full-time
Duration:2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration:$83,280 – $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Seniority level:Entry level
Job function:Research
Industries:Higher Education
The Opportunity
The Research Fellow will contribute to the School's research efforts in combinatorics.
This role involves working on a project concerning fractional edge decompositions of graphs, addressing well-studied open problems, and exploring related variants and special cases.
The project is led by Daniel Horsley (Monash University), Darryn Bryant, Barbara Maenhaut (University of Queensland), and Peter Dukes (University of Victoria).
Key Responsibilities
Conduct independent and collaborative research in edge decomposition of graphs and fractional structures in graphs.
Work on well-studied open problems, investigate variants or special cases, and explore new related research directions.
Contribute to the publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
Participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences related to combinatorics and graph theory.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related discipline, with a strong background in edge decomposition of graphs or fractional structures in graphs.
You will have the ability to solve complex mathematical problems.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
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To Apply
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Applications Close: Friday 9 January ****, 11:55 pm AEDT.
Please note: Monash University will be closed from Wednesday 24 December **** until Friday 2 January **** inclusive.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Daniel Horsley, School of Mathematics,
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements; we have a range of policies enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents.
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