University of New South Wales, Mathematics and Statistics
Position ID:
UNSW-LEC1 [#28326]
Position Title:
Lecturer in Pure Mathematics
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
Subject Areas:
Pure Mathematics, especially Number Theory and Arithmetic Dynamical Systems
Appl Deadline:
2026/05/07 00:00:00 (posted 2026/04/13, listed until 2026/05/08)
Position Description:
Position Description
Lectureship in Pure Mathematics, within the School of Mathematics and Statistics, UNSW Sydney THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA AND IS FIXED-TERM FOR 2 YEARS UNSW Sydney is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities. There is a vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community and inclusion. At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. The School of Mathematics and Statistics currently has more than ninety continuing academic staff and several dozen research staff, as well as visiting academics. UNSW is the only university in Australia to be ranked in the top 100 in the world in mathematics and statistics by each of the three ranking bodies: CWTS Leiden, USNews, and QS. The School embodies a broad range of research interests in the areas of applied and pure mathematics and statistics. In Pure Mathematics, the School has particular research strengths in Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Geometry, Mathematical Physics, Number Theory and Quantum Mathematics.The School's research groups are interconnected, with frequent interactions between groups and with other schools and faculties both within and outside UNSW. The purpose of this role is to conduct independent research and deliver excellent teaching in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. A Lecturer (level B) academic is expected to carry out activities to develop their scholarly research in areas that align with the research strengths in the School and professional activities both nationally and internationally and to actively contribute to the School’s teaching activities across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Candidates with research interests in Number Theory and Arithmetic Dynamical Systems are highly desirable. About the role Level B - $127k - $150k (in AUD) - plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading. This is a FIXED TERM position for 2 years. Full-time (35 hours per week). The role reports to the Head of Pure Mathematics and has no direct reports. Full details of the position, including the position description, duties, selection criteria, and how to apply, may be found at https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/539301/lecturer-pure-mathematics You should provide a cover letter and systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. For informal queries, please see the contact details below. Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed. Contact: Catherine Greenhill, c.greenhill@unsw.edu.au Applications close: May 7th, 2026We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/539301/lecturer-pure-mathematics
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics
University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2031
Australia
- School of Mathematics and Statistics
- Web Page: https://www.unsw.edu.au/science/our-schools/maths