Research Fellow in Mathematical Physics

Job no: 0057264
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Fixed-term 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: Level A – $77,171 – $104,717 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the School of Mathematics and Statistics
http://www.ms.unimelb.edu.au

The University of Melbourne’s School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of Australia’s leading mathematics and statistics schools. It has achieved this status through the high quality of its research and teaching programs. The School offers a wide range of subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students and is involved in aspects of community life that impact on the interests of the School and the discipline.

About the Role
This is a postdoc position, associated to the ARC funded Future Fellowship “Universal Structures in Stringy Extra Dimensions” led by Johanna Knapp. The goal of the project is to study the mathematical structure of extra dimensions arising in string theory and of the associated moduli spaces. The candidate should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: supersymmetric gauge/field theories (in particular gauged linear sigma models), Calabi-Yau spaces in algebraic geometry and string theory, topological string theory, mirror symmetry, D-brane categories, or related topics.

Responsibilities include:

• The conduct of internationally competitive research either as a member of a team or independently, and the publications from that research
• Supervision, or where appropriate, supervision of major postgraduate research projects and minor undergraduate research projects within the field of the staff member’s area of research
• Involvement in professional activities including, subject to availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the field of expertise
• Administrative functions primarily connected with his/her area of research

About You
You will have the ability to make a lively contribution to the research activities of the local and global physics and/or mathematics community and have a relevant track record as evidenced by a record of peer reviewed publications, journal articles as well as oral and written presentations. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to work as part of a team and build rapport with all levels of staff within a diverse work environment. The ability to develop research links with other departments nationally and/or internationally is desirable but not essential.

You will also have:

• A PhD or equivalent research higher degree in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, pure mathematics or a related discipline
• Ability to undertake internationally competitive research, either individually or as part of a team
• Ability to initiate new research ideas and directions
• Relevance of the applicant’s previous contributions to the areas of theoretical and mathematical physics and pure mathematics listed in the position description

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

To apply for this role, please submit your application via MathJobs: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/21074

 Applications not submitted via MathJobs will not be considered.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au .

Position Description