"SMRI Postdoctoral Research Associate"

About the opportunity

We are one of the largest mathematical sciences schools in Australia, and the University of Sydney is the only Australian university to have received the highest rating of 5 out of 5 for research in the mathematical sciences in every Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia assessment to date. The University hosts the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI), which attracts leading mathematical scientists from all over the world to do research with Australian collaborators.

We are seeking to appoint two (2) SMRI Postdoctoral Research Associates. The successful candidates will work under the supervision of a faculty member at either SMRI or the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The successful applicant will undertake research in mathematics at the highest level. The candidate will also support the research and outreach activities at SMRI.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• demonstrate research excellence in mathematics
• develop research collaborations
• assist with grant writing and publishing original work
• develop your profile and the profile of SMRI through conferences and seminars
• assist with the organisation and delivery of conferences, summer schools or outreach activities at SMRI

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a SMRI Postdoctoral Research Associate who has:

• a PhD (or near completion) in mathematics or statistics
• primary research interests in a research area in the mathematical sciences
• proven research excellence in this area
• demonstrated evidence of independent research ability and potential
• experience in research record keeping, preparation of research papers and presentation of seminars
• demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications skills, interacting with a variety of researchers and stakeholders.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, publication list and any relevant supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please do not upload complete papers, theses, scans of qualifications or references.

In your cover letter, we would expect you to suggest an appropriate mentor at SMRI or the University of Sydney School of Mathematics and Statistics, with whom you would like to work. Please also outline how you will contribute to the research environment at SMRI.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Wednesday 03 December 2025 11:59 PM