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John Nesbit Fellow in Pure Mathematics

The University of Queensland - School of Mathematics and Physics

Location: Brisbane - Australia
Salary: AU$80,448 to AU$107,104 or £42,362.63 to £56,399.25 (converted salary*) Academic Level A
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 30th April 2025
Closes: 8th June 2025

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland’s John Nesbit Fellowship in Pure Mathematics will support a talented recent PhD graduate to lay the foundations for a successful career in pure mathematics. Although the position is research-focused, the Nesbit Fellow is expected to dedicate approximately 20% of their time to teaching.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research

  • Conduct research in an area of pure mathematics.
  • Publish research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
  • Present research at conferences and seminars.
  • Actively participate in the activities of the pure mathematics group within the School; work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

Teaching

  • Contribute to the teaching of mathematics, as directed by the Head of Mathematics.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. 

About You

  • PhD in Mathematics or a related discipline, awarded no earlier than 1 January 2022. In exceptional circumstances, such as significant carer responsibilities, an earlier award date may be accepted.
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out high-quality research in pure mathematics.
  • Track record of publications in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals.
  • Demonstrated ability or potential to teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and to take initiative and work independently.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.

We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. 

Further information

For further information and to submit an application for this role use the Apply button.

Applications close 8 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50766).

Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 25 & 26 June 2025.

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