Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (2 years) Faculty: Science School: School of Mathematics and Statistics Salary: Level A: AUD $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super ARC-funded collaboration across three universities / develop cutting-edge stochastic multiscale models for biology and ecology / supportive entry-level role with strong mentoring
Join our multidisciplinary team to shape new mathematical tools for biology and accelerate your research career.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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In this Research Fellow role, you will develop stochastic multiscale models for interacting biological populations.
You will deepen your expertise in mathematical modelling and Bayesian inference while learning from three collaborating chief investigators.
You will also build your publication record and professional networks through seminars, conferences and industry engagement.
What you will deliver
Develop and analyse stochastic multiscale models for interacting populations across individual and higher biological scales.
Conduct high-quality research leading to publications in leading journals and presentations at seminars and conferences.
Integrate diverse modelling approaches over time, moving from single-scale frameworks to fully coupled multiscale systems.
Contribute to research proposals, reporting obligations and administrative tasks associated with the ARC Discovery Project.
Support supervision, mentoring and coordination of students, helping them engage with project methods and timelines.
You may be a great fit if you
Hold or are near completing a PhD in applied mathematics, applied probability, theoretical physics or related fields.
Demonstrate experience in mathematical modelling, stochastic processes, Bayesian statistical inference and multiscale modelling.
Produce research outputs, including journal articles and reports, that show clear potential for an academic career.
Communicate clearly in written and spoken English, with or without reasonable adjustments or assistive technologies.
Coordinate complex tasks, manage time effectively and keep projects on track across multiple collaborators and institutions.
Collaborate positively in multidisciplinary teams and engage constructively with industry,



professional and community stakeholders.
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
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The School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of Australia's leading centres for research and teaching in the mathematical sciences.
You will join a collegial, research-active community with strong international collaborations and outstanding success in competitive grants.
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