Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Statistics Full-time NEW

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Statistics

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.

Your next career opportunity As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Statistics, 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.

What you will deliver:

• 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.

You may be a great fit if you:

• 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.

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Your new team – School of Mathematics and Statistics The School of Mathematics and Statistics is among Australia's foremost centres for mathematical sciences, recognised for outstanding research and teaching. Its large academic community spans continuing, research-only, and specialist staff, supported by strong infrastructure and competitive external grants. The School hosts ARC-funded centres and fellows and maintains active collaborations worldwide. Within the Faculty of Science, you will join a broad scientific community tackling questions from fundamental theory to pressing global challenges.

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. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Application essentials:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position or for questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 16th of August 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.