"Postdoctoral Fellow (Academic Level A or B)"

Position overview

The Mathematical Sciences Institute is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher at Level A or B.

This position is funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project awarded to Anthony Licata, Anand Deopurkar, and Asilata Bapat. The primary aim of the position is to carry out the research programme proposed for the Discovery project. This will be done in collaboration with the three chief investigators (named above) and a range of Australian and international collaborators.

The project centres around the study of Bridgeland stability conditions on triangulated categories. The research aims to answer fundamental questions about the topology of the space of stability conditions, using a combination of techniques from representation theory, group theory, algebraic geometry, combinatorics, and other fields of mathematics.

The level of this appointment, Academic Level A or B, will be determined by the appointee’s level of experience and expertise.

Applicants are expected to have an outstanding record in research relative to opportunity, in a field directly relevant to the project mentioned above.

The ARC grant provides for some funding for international travel for successful applicants to attend conferences and workshops, and to conduct collaborative research with international colleagues.

About the Mathematical Science Institute (MSI)

The Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI) at the Australian National University (ANU) is a leading international mathematics institute, embracing strong research and teaching programmes in mathematics and its applications.

Further information about MSI is available on the MSI website.

The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. This includes very generous maternity and paternity leave. For more information, please click here.

For further information please contact Dr Asilata Bapat (she/her) on E: asilata.bapat@anu.edu.au

Application information

All application documentation, including three (3) reference letters, must be submitted on MathJobs.org.

In order to apply for this role please ensure that you upload the following documents:

• A cover letter or statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV), including a publication list.
• A research statement describing achievements and future career plans.
• At least three (3) current letters of recommendation. The references should be uploaded by the referee to MathJobs.org.

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date Monday, 5 January 2026, 11:55 (AEDT)