Classification: Academic Level A
Salary Package: $76,271 – $95,732 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, fixed term appointment (four years)

About the Mathematical Science Institute (MSI)                                                                     

The Mathematical Sciences Institute is one of the leading mathematics departments in Australia. 

The Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI), within the College of Science, aims for research and educational outcomes of the highest quality.  The Institute comprises approximately 49 academics and seven 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, mathematical data science, 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 is strongly committed to improving the gender balance amongst staff and students.  MSI is taking proactive action towards this goal by encouraging female candidates to apply for this prestigious Fellowship.

Position overview 

The Mathematical Sciences Institute is seeking to appoint an early career candidate to the MSI Rohde Fellowship. This is a four-year fixed term position to pursue innovative research-focused work in any field of mathematics.

Applicants are expected to have a track record of independent research. Although this position is research intensive, some teaching is required to develop the appointee’s career and prepare them to apply for a tenure-track position anywhere in the world. The MSI Rohde Fellow will have access to an annual research support grant to cover start-up costs, visitors, and conference travel.

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Application information
All application documentation, including three (3) reference letters, must be submitted on MathJobs.org.

In order to apply for this role please ensure that you upload the following documents:

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 referee to MathJobs.org.
The selection committee would like to interview candidates, via skype/zoom, during December and January with an expected commencement date during 2023.

For more information, please contact Professor Lilia Ferrario (she/her), MSI Director via email at director.msi@anu.edu.au

For further information about MSI, please see our website

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

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Application close on midnight 27 November 2022 (Australian time)