Role type: Full-time; Fixed term (2 years)
Faculty: Science Department/School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super
ARC-funded microbial fluid dynamics role / explore how flows shape microbial behaviour and signalling / join a top applied mathematics group.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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What you will deliver:
Lead research on microbial fluid dynamics in unconfined and confined flows aligned with the ARC Future Fellowship.
Develop and analyse mathematical and computational models of cell motility, navigation and micro-scale chemical interactions.
Publish high-quality papers, present at conferences, and contribute to competitive research funding proposals.
Teach one Applied Mathematics subject per year or equivalent, and support student supervision and mentoring.
Engage with collaborators, participate in School activities, and promote the University's research profile and values.
You will combine mathematical modelling, computation and collaboration to produce high-impact publications and support student learning.
What you may be a great fit if you:
Hold a completed or near-completed PhD in Applied Mathematics or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrate a strong research track record in areas aligned with fluid dynamics or cell motility.
Bring experience in continuum or agent-based modelling and in developing computational simulations.
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute positively to a collegial research culture.
Communicate research clearly through publications, presentations, and engagement with diverse internal and external audiences.
Offer desirable strengths such as high-performance computing, teaching experience or familiarity with experimental biophysics.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
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, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause 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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Your new team – School of Mathematics and Statistics
The School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of Australia's premier mathematics communities, renowned for excellence in research, teaching and engagement.
Home to a large, diverse cohort of academics, researchers and students, the School sustains a vibrant culture of seminars, collaborations and international partnerships.
Within this, the Melbourne Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology Group brings together experts in fluid dynamics, mathematical biology and computation to tackle complex biological and physical systems.
Supported by solid ARC funding and research infrastructure, the group offers an intellectually rich, collegial environment with deep connections across science and industry.
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Application essentials
You must have current valid work rights for Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.
If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
For queries related to this specific position, contact Douglas Brumley (details in PD)
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📌 Research Fellow In Microbial Fluid Dynamics (New South Wales)
🏢 University of Melbourne Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 New South Wales