University of New South Wales, Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID:

UNSW-RASRACG [#26759]

Position Title:

Research Associate/Senior Research Associate at UNSW Sydney

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia

Subject Area:

Combinatorics

Appl Deadline:

2025/08/31 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/07/15, listed until 2025/09/01)

Position Description:

Applications are invited for a Research Associate (Level A)/Senior Research Associate (Level B) at UNSW Sydney, funded by the ARC Discovery Project “Probabilistic methods for complex discrete structures”. The Research Associate/Senior Research Associate will perform research in collaboration with Professor Catherine Greenhill (UNSW), Dr Mikhail Isaev (UNSW), Associate Professor Anita Liebenau (UNSW), Professor Brendan McKay (ANU) and Professor Ian Wanless (Monash), guided by Professor Greenhill.

This is a full-time fixed-term position for two years. The start date is 1 December 2025 or a mutually-agreed alternative. The project budget also includes some funding for research travel for the Research Associate/Senior Research Associate.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in mathematics or theoretical computer science by the start of the appointment, and will have experience in asymptotic, algorithmic or probabilistic combinatorics, or a closely-related area. Applicants should also be active researchers with good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.

Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria (“Skills and Experience”) in their application and should nominate two referees. Further information on how to apply can be found at the link below. UNSW Sydney is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please contact Professor Catherine Greenhill by email: c.greenhill@unsw.edu.au

We 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/533626/senior-research-associate-pure-mathematics .

Contact: Catherine Greenhill

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: School of Mathematics and Statistics
University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2031
Australia

Web Page: https://www.unsw.edu.au/science/our-schools/maths