Postdoctoral Fellow - Pure Mathematics https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/510962/postdoctoral-fellow-pure-mathematics Job no: 510962 Work type: Full time Location: Sydney, NSW Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. The School of Mathematics and Statistics currently has more than sixty continuing academic staff and more than thirty research staff as well as visiting academics. UNSW is the top university in Australia for mathematics across the CWTS Leiden, ARWU, USNews, and QS rankings. In Pure Mathematics, the School has particular research strengths in Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Geometry, Mathematical Physics and Number Theory. More broadly, the School also has research strengths in Mathematical Modelling and Biomathematics, Computational Mathematics, Dynamical Systems and Integrability, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Nonlinear Phenomena, Optimisation, Fractional Calculus, and Stochastic Modelling, Bayesian and Monte Carlo Methods, Biostatistics and Ecology, Data Science, Finance and Risk Analysis, Nonparametric Statistics, and Stochastic Analysis. The Schoolâs research groups are interconnected, with frequent interactions between groups and with other schools and faculties both within and outside UNSW. The Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake collaborative and self-directed research on an ARC-funded Discovery Project. The position is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to algebra, algebraic geometry or arithmetic geometry. About the role Level A - $100K - $107K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading Fixed Term - 12 months Full-time (35 hours per week) The role of Postdoctoral Fellow reports to Associate Professor Daniel Chan and has no direct reports. Specific responsibilities for this role include: Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the area of algebra, algebraic geometry or arithmetic geometry. Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers. Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities. Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets. Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods. Collaborate on publications in internationally refereed journals; in leading mathematical journals. Liaise with other co-investigators. Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct. Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others. About the successful applicant (Selection Criteria) To be successful in this role you will have: PhD in Mathematics completed or submitted in the field of algebra, algebraic geometry or arithmetic geometry. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven, or demonstrated excellent potential for, an outstanding publication record. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated capacity to deliver high quality project outcomes in a timely manner. Understanding of equity and diversity principles. An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines. Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. Apply: https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/841/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=510962&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed. Contact: Daniel Chan E: danielc@unsw.edu.au Applications close: September 13th, 2022