Lecturer in Applied Mathematics

This tenure-track position is for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, focusing on foundational and data-driven methods research and teaching. Responsibilities include conducting independent research, securing funding, and teaching/supervising students at various levels. Applicants require a PhD in applied mathematics or a related field, demonstrated research excellence, and teaching experience.

• 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.

• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria
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• This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
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• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
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• Hold a PhD or equivalent research degree in applied mathematics or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate research excellence through high-quality publications and growing or established recognition in the international mathematics community.
• Build productive research collaborations and secure competitive external funding from national and international schemes.
• Develop and deliver high quality mathematics teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including subject coordination responsibilities.
• Supervise MSc and PhD students effectively, with clear evidence or potential for successful graduate supervision.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research, large-class teaching or community engagement aligned with the School’s strategic priorities.

• 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.
• For more information check out our benefits page!
• 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.