Lecturer in Applied Mathematics

Times Higher Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 17%

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics based at the Camperdown Campus, within the School of Mathematics and Statistics. This full-time, four-year fixed-term position offers the opportunity to contribute to teaching, learning design, and ongoing research while building scholarly impact.

Key responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in mathematics, supervising students, and pursuing external funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or related area (or near completion).
• Evidence of independent research activity in the field.
• Ability to teach and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in mathematics for students from different disciplinary backgrounds.
• Supervise and coordinate graduate and undergraduate students.
• Conduct high-quality research in applied mathematics or related areas.
• Apply for external funding to support research.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research ability

Education

PhD in mathematics or related area

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 1 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Full-time 4 years fixed term position, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics
• Opportunity to make significant contributions to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation while continuing to build research expertise
• Base Salary, Academic Level B $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is currently seeking a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics who will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation in pure mathematics while continuing to build research contribution, expertise, connections, and impact. This role is a replacement for a staff member who is on a fellowship.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with other School members in applied mathematics, or related areas
• conduct high-quality research in applied mathematics, or related areas
• teach graduate and undergraduate courses in mathematics for students from different disciplinary backgrounds
• supervise and coordinate graduate and undergraduate students
• apply for external funding.

About you

• a PhD (or near completion) in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related area
• evidence of independent research, compatible with the standards at The University of Sydney
• evidence of ability, versatility, and commitment to excellence in teaching.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close: Sunday 01 November 2026 11:59 PM