Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Science and Engineering

Macquarie University is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to join its Category Theory Group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The role is linked to an AFOSR grant and centres on research into differential categories, tangent categories and related structures, with applications in mathematics and computer science. The successful candidate will conduct independent theoretical work, produce high‑quality publications, and collaborate with the supervisor and the broader research team. Applicants must have completed a PhD (or be near completion) and have research experience in category theory. The appointment is a full‑time, two‑year fixed‑term contract starting flexibly in 2027.

• Develop original research on differential and tangent categories and related categorical structures.
• Apply categorical methods to problems in differential geometry, algebraic geometry, machine learning and linear logic.
• Produce scholarly articles and conference papers presenting the research outcomes.
• Collaborate with the supervisor and other members of the Category Theory Group on grant‑related activities.
• Participate in seminars, workshops and academic events to disseminate findings.