Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) (up to 5 years)

Reference number A416-09

Position Overview

The successful applicant will work as a Postdoctoral Fellow on an ARC Federation Fellowship project directed by Professor Michael Eastwood at the Centre for Mathematics and its Applications, MSI. The successful applicant will also undertake teaching in the undergraduate and graduate program in mathematical sciences as directed by Associate Director (Education) and will have a fractional teaching appointment in the Department of Mathematics, MSI. The purposes of this position are to conduct research in the area of conformal differential geometry and to contribute to the education programs of MSI.

Enquiries

Professor Mike Eastwood, michael.eastwood AT anu.edu.au or phone: +61 (0)2 6125 2962

How to apply

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PURPOSE STATEMENT

The successful appliction will work as a Postdoctoral Fellow on an ARC Federation Fellowship project directed by Professor Michael Eastwood at the Centre for Mathematics and its Applications, MSI. The successful applicant will also undertake teaching in the undergraduate and graduate program in mathematical sciences as directed by the Associate Director (Education) and will have a fractional teaching appointment in the Department of Mathematics, MSI. The purposes of this position are to conduct research in the area of conformal differential geometry and to contribute to the education programs of MSI.

ROLE STATEMENT

1. Conduct research in the area of conformal, integral, spectral and parabolic geometry.
2. Produce publications in refereed journals and/or conference proceedings of international standard.
3. Supervise PhD students involved in the staff member's research area.
4. Maintain an involvement in professional activities including attendance at relevant national or international conferences.
5. Attend meetings associated with the research project.
6. Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars, including course coordination, initiation and development of course material and conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations and workshops.
7. Undertake other duties as required as consistent with the classification level.

SELECTION CRITERIA

A. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Doctoral qualifications, in mathematics or equivalent qualifications.

B. EXPERIENCE

1. Research training and experience in pure mathematics.
2. Potential for significant research discovery as evidenced by level of academic achievements, publications and research reports, and evaluation of referees.
3. A good theoretical understanding of differential geometry and/or representation theory.
4. Background experience with differential and/or complex geometry.
5. Relevant teaching experience would be an advantage.

C. ATTRIBUTES

1. Ability to cooperate and maintain effective relations with colleagues and others.
2. The ability to effectively interact and consult with fellow mathematicians.
3. Capacity to interact with and enhance existing research activities, in particular in pure mathematics.
4. A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.