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Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Optimisation Theory


Company : Euraxess


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 10 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionFull Time, continuing academic opportunity, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and StatisticsJoin a world-class community of mathematicians and statisticiansAbout the opportunityOpportunity for an Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Optimisation Theory to join The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney, one of the largest mathematical sciences schools in Australia. The University of Sydney is the only Australian university to have received the highest rating of 5 out of 5 for research in the mathematical sciences in every Excellence in Research for Australia assessment to date.As the Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Optimisation Theory you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation while continuing to build your research contribution, expertise and impact. You will also benefit from our supportive community of world-class mathematicians and statisticians.Your key responsibilities will be to:contribute to the development, implementation, and promotion of innovative mathematical education programs within the School of Mathematics and Statisticscollaborate effectively with academic and professional staff across the University of Sydney on both teaching and research initiativesplay a leading role in advancing the school''s research, education, and administrative activities, while building a strong reputation as a respected authority in the field of mathematical sciences.About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (Level C/D) who hasa PhD or equivalent doctorate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related fieldan outstanding track record of research publications in the area of Optimisation Theoryevidence of success in securing competitive research grantsevidence of ability, versatility and commitment to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teachingexperience in supervising students across various academic levelsa developing understanding of key strategic issues within the discipline and the broader higher education sector.Note: All applicants are kindly requested to mention the academic level they are applying for in their cover letter.Please be advised that there will be an on-campus panel interview held in October/November.Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the university. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the university may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.All applications must (include a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) as per the details mentioned in the advert, can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.If you are a current employee of the university or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.Copyright The University of SydneyThe university reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr