Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Mathematics
Join Australia’s leading mathematics institute to advance research and teaching in pure, applied, and computational mathematics.
Best for:Best for established mathematicians with a strong research record and a passion for high-quality teaching, seeking a tenure-track position in a world-leading research institute.
Overview
The Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI) at Australian National University (ANU) invites applications for up to four continuing Lecturer or Senior Lecturer positions (equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor). These roles focus on developing internationally recognised research programs, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervising students, and engaging with the vibrant MSI community. Successful candidates will benefit from a two-year start-up grant, reduced teaching load for the first two years, and access to world-class research facilities. The MSI is renowned for its interdisciplinary strengths in areas such as algebraic geometry, mathematical physics, and computational mathematics, offering a dynamic environment for both research and education.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead an internationally visible research program in any area of mathematics.
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the MSI curriculum.
- Supervise research students at the Honours, MSc, MPhil, and PhD levels.
- Participate actively in the MSI community and contribute to its academic life.
- Engage in collaborative research and interdisciplinary projects within the institute.
- Utilise a two-year start-up grant to support research activities, including visitor programs and conference travel.
- Maintain a reduced teaching load during the first two years of the appointment.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for academic work in an English-speaking institution.
Instruction: English
Publications: Excellent research record, relative to career stage and opportunities.
- Proven record of high-quality research in mathematics, commensurate with career stage.
- Strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Experience in supervising research students.
- Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program.
- Experience in collaborative research environments.
- Open to all qualified applicants; no specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- No age or prior experience caps specified.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01 (Australia/Sydney)
Applicants must submit their application through the MathJobs.org portal. Required documents include a covering letter addressing selection criteria, a CV with publication list, a research and teaching vision statement, and at least three letters of recommendation uploaded directly by referees. Interviews will be conducted in two rounds: first-round Zoom interviews from 14-18 December 2026, followed by in-person seminars and interviews at MSI between 18-28 January 2027.
- Covering letter addressing selection criteria
- Current curriculum vitae including publication list
- Research and teaching vision statement
- At least three current letters of recommendation
Contact
Professor Lilia Ferrario· Director of MSI
+612 6125 2957
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