Postdoctoral Fellow - Mathematics & Statistics

Overview

One of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities with vibrant campus life and a strong sense of community and inclusion. This role is based in Sydney, Australia.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

About The Role

• Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A)
• Salary: Level A – $113K – $121K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed term – 3 years
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently and as a team member in collaborative research on the mathematics associated with encodings of phylogenetic trees and networks, and outcomes linked to ARC DP260102678.
• Conduct research (as per discipline norms) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output recognised by peers.
• Occasional teaching as required.
• Undertake specific research projects under the guidance of the grant CIs (Prof Francis, Prof Tanaka, and Dr Hendriksen) and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities (e.g., literature reviews, computational investigations, development and proof of new mathematical results).
• Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
• Assist with supervision of research students where required.
• Assist in development of research funding proposals as required.
• Align with UNSW Values in Action and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate with health and safety policies and take care to ensure actions do not impact health and safety of self or others.

The Successful Applicant

• A PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, with expertise in combinatorics, group theory, and/or graph theory; experience in modelling biological processes, and algorithm development or computation is valuable.
• Commitment to staying up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Proven ability to conduct high-quality academic research and work with limited supervision.
• Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and students.
• Understanding of and commitment to UNSW aims, objectives, and values with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant training.

Application Instructions

You should provide a cover letter and systematically address the selection criteria in your application. For informal queries, see the contact details below. Apply online – applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Contact

Andrew Francis
E: a.francis@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: March 5th, 2025

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on safety, ethical conduct, and integrity, some checks may be required as part of the employment process. Compliance with these checks is a condition of employment. Checks may include: criminal history, entitlement to work and ID, Working With Children Checks, gender-based violence declaration, verification of qualifications and professional memberships, employment and reference checks, financial checks, and medical checks.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from women, people from diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.