Role type

Continuing, Full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Department / School

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Salary

Level B – AUD $124,656 – $148,023 p.a. or Level C – AUD $152,695 – $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super.

Key Focus Areas

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

Only Women (CIS or TRANS) Eligible to Apply

This position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC).

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.

Qualifications and Experience

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




- Demonstrate research excellence through robust publications and an emerging or established international reputation.
- 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.

Benefits

- 17% superannuation.
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by a commitment to inclusion and well‑being.
- Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms.
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower 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.
- Health and well‑being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

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📌 Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Physics (Women Applicants Only) (Melbourne)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne