Postdoctoral Fellow: Category Theory & Differential Category

Macquarie University; Ryde; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie University in North Ryde invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in our category theory group. The appointment supports the AFOSR grant FA9550-24-1-0008 and focuses on differential categories, tangent categories, and related topics in mathematics or computer science.

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD prior to starting, with strong research experience in category theory. The role is a two-year fixed-term, starting flexibly in 2027, with full-time employment at

Qualifications

• PhD (or soon completed) in mathematics, computer science, or related areas.
• Research experience in, related to, or applications of category theory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in differential categories and tangent categories and related areas.
• Collaborate with the category theory group and Dr. Jean-Simon Pacaud Lemay's team.
• Prepare publications and present findings for seminars and conferences.

Skills

Category theory

Mathematical research

Education

PhD in mathematics or computer science

Job description

Macquarie University in North Ryde invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in our category theory group. The appointment supports the AFOSR grant FA9550-24-1-0008 and focuses on differential categories, tangent categories, and related topics in mathematics or computer science.

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD prior to starting, with strong research experience in category theory. The role is a two-year fixed-term, starting flexibly in 2027, with full-time employment at