Lecturer - Pure Mathematics

About the role

This Job is based in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Actively carry out high quality and high impact research in the areas that align with the research strengths in the School with a view to publication in influential and high-impact scholarly journals.
• Work both collaboratively and independently on research grant proposals and applications to national competitive grant agencies and other funding bodies.
• Develop research collaborations within the School as well as links with other groups on campus and/or industry, where appropriate.
• Develop research collaborations nationally and internationally.
• Actively disseminate research findings at seminars and conferences within the School, the UNSW environment, nationally and internationally.
• Serve as a supervisor for Honours and Masters Coursework projects; and supervise PhD and Masters Research students.
• Contribute to the design of programs and courses.
• Deliver high quality teaching, using appropriate pedagogical methodologies and technologies.
• Participate in school activities and demonstrate an ability and willingness to take on leadership roles in the School.
• Undertake administrative duties as specified by the Head of School and participate in School, Faculty and/or University committees as required.
• Engage with industry and the community to develop significant productive relationships, attract industry funding and participate in professional activities if required.
• Work collaboratively with peers across the Faculty and UNSW in all aspects of academic endeavour and contribute to mentoring of other staff.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent qualification in relevant mathematical sciences.
• Demonstrated research ability in an area of pure mathematics which aligns with the research directions in the school.
• Evidence of effective teaching.
• Evidence of research collaborations.
• Capacity to conduct productive research at an international level.
• Strong publication record in top, peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality external grant applications.
• Experience in student supervision including, for example, Honours and Masters and vacation scholar projects.
• High level oral and written communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

Qualifications

• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• A knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.