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 Langlands research role / strong emphasis on high-quality mathematical publications / collaborative, internationally connected research environment

Apply now to drive cutting-edge research in representation theory and build a strong independent research profile.

Investing in you - 17% superannuation, advantages 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
You will contribute to an ARC-funded project at the forefront of the Langlands program. You will develop your own research agenda in algebraic geometry and representation theory within a supportive team. You will gain mentoring, collaboration opportunities and a strong platform for your future academic career.

What you will deliver:
Conduct internationally competitive research on representation theory and Langlands-related topics, leading to high quality journal publications.
Collaborate closely with Chief Investigators to achieve ARC Discovery Project milestones and contribute to team research outputs.
Present research at seminars and conferences, and engage with broader mathematical communities locally and internationally.
Contribute to supervision and mentoring of postgraduate and research students in your area of expertise.
Assist with preparing funding proposals, managing project administration and meeting reporting requirements for the research program.

You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a completed or submitted PhD in mathematics.
Demonstrate strong expertise in algebraic geometry and representation theory.
Bring experience assisting with supervision of undergraduate or higher degree research projects.
Show capacity to design, manage and complete research projects with limited supervision.
Communicate research clearly through high-quality written work and effective presentations in English.
Value collaborative, inclusive teamwork and thrive in diverse, international mathematical environments.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - School of Mathematics and Statistics
The School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of Australia's leading centres for mathematical research and teaching.

It hosts major ARC centres and fellowships, creating a vibrant hub for advanced work in algebraic geometry and representation theory. Within the Faculty of Science, the School champions curiosity, excellence, impact and integrity, supported by strong global collaborations and a diverse, inclusive community.

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.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ****** .

Application essentials:
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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.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria,



found in the Position Description.Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria

Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Ting Xue (details in position description)
For questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at ******
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on *************** or at ****** (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close:1 November, 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR-****** Research Fellow in Mathematics_PD.pdf

JR-****** Research Fellow in Mathematics_PD.docx
The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings consistently placing us as Australia's leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world's top 50*.

Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city's cultural scene.

Melbourne is a leading research university, widely renowned for its teaching and the social and economic contributions it makes through knowledge transfer. The University's performance in international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world's top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.
Melbourne's international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in ****, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in ****.
The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.
In **** Melbourne commenced offering six New Generation undergraduate degrees in Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Music and Science. The Melbourne Model also introduces a recent graduate school experience to Australia, providing the best and brightest with a more focused, intense and professionally relevant degree in areas such as Law, Architecture, Teaching and Nursing. With the Melbourne curriculum now aligning the University with the world's top universities in Europe, North America and Asia, we enable our students to develop the skills and attributes required by employers all over the world.
More than 50,000 students from over 120 countries take courses in the University's 12 faculties and graduate schools.
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