Jobs in the mathematical sciences

Jobs within the MSI

There are several permanent positions and research post-doc positions available in the Department of Mathematics.

Permanent positions

These positions are at levels B and C, which are the Australian equivalent of an assistant or associate professorship. It is important to add that, as is usual in the Australian system, the positions at both levels are permanent -- there is no serious tenure-review process. You might say that a level B position is equivalent to a US assistant professor position in the respect that people typically get them at the same time in their careers, but that they're not equivalent in the respect that a level B position is a permanent one whereas a tenure-track position is not. A level C position is then roughly equivalent to a US associate professorship in both respects: people get them at the same time in their careers, and they're both permanent.

All strong candidates currently in post-docs or tenure-track positions are encouraged to apply. Some preference may be given to the areas of algebra and algebraic geometry, broadly interpreted. We are also looking for someone in stochastic analysis, statistics and applications. But we welcome strong applications in all areas. For applicants in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, and Statistics, joint appointments with other departments will be considered.

The teaching duties are approximately "2 and 1", for a total of 3 semester-length classes per year. There is also the possibility of having that reduced.

The closing date for the positions above is 30 November 2009.

Post-doc positions

There will be 3 post-docs. They are purely or primarily research positions.

1. Complex and/or differential geometry and/or Lie groups
   This is a five-year fixed-term position.
   There will be some teaching duties.
   The closing date for this position is 30 November 2009.
   Contact Michael Eastwood (michael.eastwood@anu.edu.au) for more information.
2. Algebraic geometry and/or algebraic topology
   This will be a three-year position, with a possibility of renewal.
   Any teaching duties will be minimal.
   The closing date for this position is 4 January 2010.
   Contact Amnon Neeman (amnon.neeman@anu.edu.au) for more information.
3. Number theory and/or algebraic geometry
   This will be a two-year position, with a possibility of renewal.
   Any teaching duties will be minimal.
   The closing date for this position is 4 January 2010.
   Contact James Borger (james.borger@anu.edu.au) for more information.

How to apply

The easiest way is to apply directly to the Mathematics Department. To do this, email the following to admin.msi@anu.edu.au:

• an application letter ('cover letter') saying which position you're applying for and giving the names and email addresses of three references
• a CV

If a position is still listed after its closing date, please feel free to contact the listed person for more information.

More information

For more official information (e.g. salary), see the Department of Human Resources' pages linked to here: Mathematics Department's Jobs page

To avoid creating confusion, I should add that it is possible to apply through those HR web pages, but it is not necessary. It is sufficient and easier to just send the CV and application letter by email as directed above.