"Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A)"

Position overview

The Mathematical Sciences Institute is seeking to appoint one or two postdoctoral researchers at Level A.

This position is funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project “Geometry of character varieties.” The primary aim of the position is to carry out the research programme proposed in the Discovery project. This will be done in collaboration with Ian Le and Uri Onn and a range of Australian and international collaborators.

The projects involve the study of character varieties, their geometry and cohomology, and representation zeta functions, using ideas from cluster algebras, mirror symmetry, and number theory. Further details of the proposed projects can be obtained upon request to ian.le@anu.edu.au, and uri.onn@anu.edu.au.

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.

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 covering 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: Saturday, 06 December 2025, 11.55PM (Canberra Time)