Postdoctoral Fellow in Category Theory

This postdoctoral position at Macquarie University focuses on cutting-edge research in category theory, bridging mathematics and computer science. The successful candidate will collaborate with Dr. Jean-Simon Pacaud Lemay’s team, contributing to projects in differential categories, tangent categories, and their applications in differential geometry, algebraic geometry, machine learning, and linear logic. The role offers a flexible start date in 2027 with a two-year fixed-term appointment, providing an opportunity to work on interdisciplinary problems at the forefront of theoretical and applied research. The position is ideal for postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in category theory and a passion for exploring its diverse applications.

• Conduct advanced research in category theory, focusing on differential and tangent categories and their applications in mathematics and computer science.
• Collaborate with Dr. Jean-Simon Pacaud Lemay and the research group to develop theoretical frameworks and applied models.
• Publish research findings in high-impact academic journals and present results at international conferences.
• Contribute to the development of new methodologies in differential geometry, algebraic geometry, and related fields.
• Engage in interdisciplinary projects that bridge theoretical mathematics and computational applications, such as machine learning and formal logic.
• Participate in grant-funded research activities and contribute to the broader academic community through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.