Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Category Theory
- Employer
- MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY - SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Closing date
- 5 Apr 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Mathematics & Statistics, Physical Sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
- Salary Package: From Level A Step 6 (PhD required) $91,991 to $98,588 p.a., plus 17% employer’s Superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. The position will commence in July 2019 or later by other arrangement.
- Macquarie University (North Ryde) location
The Role
This role is open to application by mathematicians who have a strong research interest and growing reputation in category theory or cognate fields. The successful candidate will work on the Australian Research Council Discovery Project Grant “Working synthetically in higher categorical structures” and will collaborate with members of Macquarie University's Centre of Australian Category Theory (CoACT) to advance the scientific program supported by this grant. Applications from candidates with expertise in the areas of ∞-categories, 2-categories or homotopy type theory are particularly encouraged.
The successful candidate will be expected to make a vigorous contribution in the overall activities of CoACT, to present research progress regularly at the Australian Category Seminar and to publish papers in well-regarded mathematical journals. Where appropriate the appointee may also be asked to assist with the mathematical supervision of CoACT's PhD research students.
About Us
Category theory has been a leading research strength of Macquarie University since the 1970s. This tradition is nowadays organised around the Centre of Australian Category Theory, a lively community of scholars incorporating members of two departments: the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, and the Department of Computing. This position is located in the newly merged Department of Mathematics and Statistics, which represents a continuation of the traditions of the disciplines of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Macquarie.
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Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate that they fulfil the selection criteria below. This should be done in a separate document, attached to the application along with their CV. Candidates may also wish to include a Research Statement, addressing their research achievements to date, and plans for the future.
Essential
- PhD awarded or submitted, in category theory or a closely related area of mathematics.
- Demonstrated ability to publish in the scientific literature.
- Experience of presenting research results at scientific meetings.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- A background in areas of application of category theory, including but not limited to: ∞-category theory; 2-category theory; or homotopy type theory.
Role Specific Enquiries: A/Prof Steve Lack via email steve.lack@mq.edu.au; or Dr Richard Garner via e-mail richard.garner@mq.edu.au.
General Enquiries: Anne Kumanan, HR Officer at anne.kumanan@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: Friday 5th April 2019 at 11:55 pm AEST
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