Postdoctoral / Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A/B
Salary Package: $87,135 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, fixed term (up to 2 years)

About the Mathematical Science Institute (MSI)

The Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI) at the Australian National University (ANU) is a leading international mathematics institute, embracing strong research and teaching programmes in mathematics and its applications. 

Further information about MSI is available on the MSI website.

Position overview 

The Mathematical Sciences Institute is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher at Level A or B.

This position is funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project awarded to Ben Andrews, Mat Langford and James McCoy. The primary aim of the position is to carry out the research programme proposed for the Discovery project. This will be done in collaboration with the three chief investigators (named above) and a range of Australian and international collaborators.

The research will involve the analysis of certain sub-elliptic diffusion processes which are induced by geometric flows, with the aim of producing new and robust methods of establishing convergence results for many flow processes.

The level of this appointment, Academic Level A or B, will be determined by the appointee’s level of experience and expertise.

Applicants are expected to have an outstanding record in research relative to opportunity, in a field directly relevant to the project mentioned above.

The ARC grant provides for some funding for international travel for successful applicants to attend conferences and workshops, and to conduct collaborative research with international colleagues.

For further information please contact Mat Langford, MSI Fellow, E:Mathew.Langford@anu.edu.au.

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Application information

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

• A cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV), including a publication list.
• A research 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 successful candidate may be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.