Position Available: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED**

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Faculty of Science

REF. 9091

Salary Level:  Lecturer: A$88K - A$104K and Senior Lecturer: A$107K - A$123K per year (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

Applications are invited for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position in the Department of Applied Mathematics within the School of Mathematics and Statistics. To be successful in this position, you will have a research doctorate in a relevant mathematical science; success in conducting high quality research in applied mathematics; evidence of effective teaching or an aptitude and willingness to teach, including service teaching; and excellent written and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise complements existing research strengths in the Department. 

The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales is the largest in Australia and is a major centre of research in the mathematical sciences. The School has notable strengths in fundamental research right through to cutting edge applications. Its teaching and research activities are carried out in three departments:  Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics with activities ranging across a multitude of areas including applications in finance, medicine and environmental science.

The Department of Applied Mathematics has a vigorous postgraduate research program and an outstanding record in attracting external research support.  It also operates an extensive visitors program for fostering research collaboration.  Its academic staff members provide specialist teaching in Applied Mathematics in all undergraduate levels (including honours) and perform a major part of the School’s service teaching. 

This is a full time fixed-term position for two years.

An applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants should address the selection criteria found within the position description, in their online application.

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Bruce Henry, Head, School of Mathematics and Statistics, on telephone +61 2 9385 7001 or email: b.henry@unsw.edu.au; or Professor Wolfgang Schief, Head, Department of Applied Mathematics on telephone +61 2 9385 3131 or email w.schief@unsw.edu.au.

Applications close: 7 December 2012

For full details of this position and application procedures, visit: www.hr.unsw.edu.au/jobs.html