Lecturer - Applied Mathematics

This Job is based in Australia

• 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

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.

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. The School has particular research strengths in Applied Mathematics, including the areas of Biomathematics, Computational Mathematics, Dynamical Systems and Integrability, Fluid Dynamics and Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematical Modelling, Mathematical Physics, Optimisation, Stochastic Modelling and Fractional Calculus. 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.

NOTE : THERE ARE 2 ROLES AVAILABLE.

About The Role

The role reports to the Head of Applied Mathematics and has no direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities For This Role Include

About The Successful Applicant

(Selection Criteria)

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

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 below contact details.

Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed .

Contact : Wolfgang Schief

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Applications close : October 27th, 2025

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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Skills Required

dynamical systems, Fluid Dynamics, Optimisation, computational mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Mathematical Physics, Applied Mathematics