Role type: Continuing, Full-time (Tenure)

Faculty: Faculty of Science

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 (retirement savings system/pension scheme)

Bridge pure and applied mathematics / Shape data driven and foundational methods with real world impact / advance interdisciplinary impact across science

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.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics, you will lead innovative research that connects pure and applied mathematics, influencing real-world scientific challenges.

You will design and deliver high-impact teaching, mentoring diverse students across undergraduate, MSc and PhD programmes.

You will join a vibrant, internationally connected School with exceptional research support and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities.

What you will deliver:

- Conduct high quality research linking pure and applied mathematics, publishing in leading international journals.
- Secure competitive external research funding and contribute to collaborative projects across the School and Faculty.
- Design and deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics subjects,



including coordination and assessment responsibilities.
- Supervise MSc and PhD research students, fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments and academic success.
- Contribute to School governance, outreach, and public engagement, promoting mathematics within diverse communities.

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 explicit evidence of supervision potential.
- Contribute collegially to a large school, including leadership and service , qualified activity, and engagement with diverse communities.

What we offer you!

- 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.

http://www.ms.unimelb.edu.au

Be Yourself

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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

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📌 Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics (Parkville)
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