Classification: Academic Level B/C
Salary Package: $99,809 – $133,202 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing and/or Tenure Track

About the Mathematical Science Institute (MSI)

The Mathematical Sciences Institute is one of the leading mathematics departments in Australia. Ranked first in Australia and 31^st in the world in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by subject.

The Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI), within the College of Science, aims for research and educational outcomes of the highest quality. The Institute comprises approximately 52 academics and eight professional staff members and is located in a new modern, sustainable, award winning building with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. The MSI has research strengths in a broad range of areas, including algebraic geometry, representation theory, number theory, algebraic and geometric topology, non-linear partial differential equations, harmonic analysis, geometric analysis, computational mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical physics and probability/stochastics.

The Institute offers a variety of courses and programs catering to undergraduate, Honours and postgraduate students. The ANU also offers two research-focused degrees for undergraduate mathematics students. The recently introduced Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences is expanding student numbers in the mathematics major, and the elite Bachelor of Philosophy degree attracts a significant number of the very best undergraduates. The MSI offers the most comprehensive undergraduate coursework offerings in mathematics in Australia and supports students through scholarships and prizes. The MSI currently teaches 1840 undergraduate coursework students, and there is a combined total of 91 students in the Honours, MSc, MPhil and PhD programs.

The MSI is strongly committed to improving the gender balance amongst staff and students. MSI is taking proactive action towards this goal by reserving one ongoing position for a female candidate.  MSI seeks to attract and hire several female mathematicians across all areas of mathematics.

For further information about the Mathematical Science Institute, please visit http://maths.anu.edu.au/

Position overview 

The Mathematical Sciences Institute is seeking to offer up to three continuing and/or tenure track appointments at the Academic Level B and/or Level C (which equate to the positions of Assistant/Associate Professor within the United States of America).

These positions are established for early career academics to pursue their research career in any field of mathematics, preferably in the research interests that align with one or more of the existing research programs.

The level of this appointment, Academic Level B or C, is to be determined by the appointee’s current research and teaching expertise.

Applicants are expected to have an outstanding record in research and teaching relative to the level of their application. The positions involve teaching both in the candidate’s area of specialisation and standard mathematics undergraduate courses. Successful candidates will have access to a four-year start up grant to support research, visitors and conference travel.

Joint appointments with other parts of the University are a possibility, depending on their fit with other research groups at ANU.

The Mathematical Sciences Institute sits within the ANU College of Science. To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at https://www.instagram.com/scienceanu/ and https://www.facebook.com/ScienceANU/

MSI is committed to improving the gender balance amongst staff and students in the field of STEM.  As part of this initiative, the Institute is taking proactive action towards this goal by opening an ongoing academic position to female applicants only. This is an equal employment opportunity measure aiming to increase representation of women within the field of mathematical sciences and other science disciplines.

For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact our HR team for a confidential conversation E:  hr.science@anu.edu.au T:  +61 2 6125 6135

For more information regarding the role please contact Professor Peter Bouwknegt, Director, Mathematical Science Institute, E: director.msi@anu.edu.au

Closing Date: 18 December 2019

Position Description:  PD - Academic Level B_C - Lecturer_Senior Lecturer 2019.pdf

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please visit https://www.anu.edu.au/jobs.

Application information

MSI is accepting applications through the ANU jobs portal by following the link on the ANU jobs page, and at least three (3) reference letters, on MathJobs.org.

Please ensure that you update the following documents with your application:

• A covering letter or statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV), including a publication list.
• A research and teaching vision statement describing achievements and future career plans.
• At least three (3) current letters of recommendation. The references should be uploaded by the referees to MathJobs.org.

The selection committee intends to invite shortlisted candidates to MSI to present a seminar and attend a face to face interview during the week commencing 17 February 2020. Candidates will be expected to commence within 12 months of accepting the offer.

Applications which are not submitted through the ANU jobs portal may not be considered for the role.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.