Lecturer in 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 the position of Lecturer in Mathematics. You will contribute to teaching and research across areas such as Geometric Analysis, Differential Geometry, and Nonlinear PDEs.

The role includes publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, and pursuing external funding. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment located on the Camperdown Campus in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or closely related field.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research with potential for high impact.
• Strong record of publications in refereed journals (solo or collaborative).
• Proven ability and commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Desirable experience in administration and securing external research funds.

Responsibilities

• Publish scholarly papers in international peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students and mentor research projects.
• Teach a range of courses to undergraduate students and contribute to curriculum development.
• Apply for external funding and assist in grant preparation.

Skills

PhD in Mathematics

Independent research

Undergraduate teaching

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Mathematics

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 join a vibrant and collegial community of world‑class mathematicians and statisticians
• Base Salary, Academic Level B $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation

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 also hosts the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute, which attracts leading mathematical scientists from all over the world to do research with Australian collaborators.

We are currently seeking to appoint an accomplished academic to the position of Lecturer in Mathematics. To succeed, you will be a talented and well-qualified mathematician with a passion for teaching and research expertise in an area that strengthens the school's profile. This includes, but is not limited to Geometric Analysis, Differential Geometry, and Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations. You will need to have appropriate skills and qualifications as outlined in the position description, including a PhD in Mathematics.

If appointed, you will be expected to undertake duties consistent with an appointment at the Lecturer level (Level B) on the Australian academic scale. This will include: publishing scholarly papers in international peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences; supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students; teaching a range of courses to undergraduate students; and applying for external funding.

This role is a replacement for a staff member who is on a fellowship.

About you

• a PhD in Mathematics or related areas
• demonstrated evidence of independent research ability and potential in an area of Mathematics
• published research, as a sole author or in collaboration, in refereed journals
• evidence of ability, versatility and commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
• ability to supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• demonstrated capacity to work co-operatively with others
• evidence of administration and course coordination within a university environment and the ability to apply for competitive research funding would be desirable.

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 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.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations by email to [e-mail]

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

Applications Close: Sunday 01 November 2026 11:59 PM