Laureate Postdoctoral Fellow - Mathematics & Statistics

at  University of New South Wales

Job no: 525268
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

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ABOUT THE ROLE

• $106K - $113K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed term – 2 years
• Full time (35 hours)
  The Laureate Postdoctoral Fellow will be integrated into the ARC Laureate Fellow’s existing group, along with two other Laureate Postdoctoral Fellows, and reports to Laureate Professor Gary Froyland. The role has no direct reports.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Development of theory that significantly advances the field of dynamical systems, using techniques from areas such as functional analysis, operator theory, ergodic theory, differential geometry, data science, and/or machine learning.
• Implement algorithms that efficiently analyse dynamical systems arising from idealised models or data.
• Collaborative publications in leading international mathematical and scientific journals.
• Provide comprehensive analysis and reports in relation to the research project in a timely and effective manner.
• Perform small-team research, coordinate research activities, and participate in the setting of future research directions of the project.
• Assist with the supervision and mentoring of PhD students to develop the next generation of academics (as per the norms of the discipline).
• Present results of research at conferences and other venues.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in Mathematics (or closely related discipline) or close to completion, preferably in dynamical systems and related areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An outstanding track record of research publications (relative to career opportunities).
• Demonstrated high-level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality project outcomes in a timely manner.
• Computer programming experience, preferably with Julia, Matlab and/or Python.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety trainin