Associate Professor of Applied and Computational Mathematics

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The School of Mathematics at Monash University invites applications for the position of Associate Professor in Applied and Computational Mathematics.

The School is a research leader with a strong international reputation. We are one of the largest of the five Schools in the Faculty of Science and have close working collaborations with other Schools/Departments such as Physics and Astronomy, and Earth, Atmosphere and Environment as well as other Faculties such as Business and Economics, Medicine, Information Technology and Engineering as well as the Monash Data Futures Institute. The School also has strong links with outside institutions such as CSIRO, the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, the National Australia Bank and many research institutes and universities around the world. 

The School of Mathematics structure is organised into three sections:

• Applied & Computational Mathematics
• Pure Mathematics
• Stochastic Analysis and Probability

Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Mathematics or related areas, an outstanding research record in Applied and Computational Mathematics, and a strong commitment to teaching and supervising research students. Successful candidates will be expected to take a leadership role within the School.

This role is full-time, however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Please note that this position's preferred start date is January 2026, however this is also negotiable.

The Benefits

Remuneration package (which includes employer superannuation contribution of 17%) Relocation travel, removal allowance and salary packaging are available.

Monash offers a range of professional development programs, support for research, study and overseas work, generous parental leave and flexible work arrangements.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements including supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your responses must address the Key Selection Criteria (see Position Description).

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Confidential enquiries to sci-maths-jobs@monash.edu

Position Description: Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics

Closing Date: Sunday 9 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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