Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics Full-time

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics

Expand expertise in mathematics and statistics in a leading research intensive school / Shape data driven and foundational methods with real world impact / Collaborate both within and across disciplines

Join us to advance mathematics and statistics research, inspire students, and help grow a world-class academic community.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

You will drive an independent, high quality research programme. You will contribute to innovative curriculum and teaching across undergraduate and MSc programs and supervise research students.

You will have opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers across disciplines, both within mathematics and statistics and outside of the school.

Conduct independent research, disseminate results in leading outlets, and contribute actively to research seminars and conferences.

Seek and secure external research funding, and supervise MSc and PhD students within an inclusive, supportive research environment.

Prepare, deliver, and assess undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including curriculum development and effective use of modern technologies.

Provide academic mentoring, oversee coursework study programmes, and lead education for diverse student groups.

Provide leadership and service to the school, university, and the discipline.

Hold a PhD or equivalent research higher degree in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related discipline.

Demonstrate research excellence through strong publications and an emerging or established international reputation, relative to opportunity.

Show capacity to strengthen the school's research and education activities and broaden existing thematic strengths.

Build productive research collaborations and attract competitive funding through national or international grant or contract schemes.

Design and teach subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with clear evidence of supervision potential.

Contribute collegially to a large school, including leadership and service, professional activity, and engagement with diverse communities.

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is among Australia's foremost centres for mathematical sciences, recognised for outstanding research and teaching.

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.

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