Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Mathematics or Statistics

• School of Mathematics and Physics
• 2 x full-time, permanent positions available
• Diverse, supportive, and family-friendly work environment
• Academic Level B / Level C
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The School of Mathematics and Physics seeks to recruit two staff members to continuing teaching and research positions at Academic Level B or C. One of the positions is in Statistics or Mathematical Data Science, while the other position is open to any area of mathematics or statistics; applied and/or computational mathematicians are particularly encouraged to apply. All applicants should highlight how their expertise complements and supplements that of our current staff. Both appointees will have a developed research program in mathematics or statistics, and will be required to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, including service courses. The appointees will also supervise Higher Degree by Research (PhD and MPhil), postgraduate coursework and Honours students, conduct high-quality research and perform administrative, outreach and other activities associated with the School.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses and assess students.
• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, and publish in high-quality journals.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours, Masters and Higher Degree by Research.
• Citizenship and Service: Engage in internal and external service roles, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

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

About You

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, recognising that some applicants may face barriers and challenges that have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all of the selection criteria should demonstrate their potential in the role. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity considerations when assessing your suitability for this role.

Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as mathematics or statistics.

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

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

About the Selection Process

As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a seminar and a mock lecture to members of the School community prior to their scheduled interview. The lecture topic will be provided in advance to shortlisted candidates. The research seminar will be for 40 minutes plus 5-10 minutes of questions, and the mock lecture will be 25 minutes, plus questions.

Please note that the seminars and mock lectures and interviews are likely to occur between 28 July and 7 August 2025.

Further information

To find out more and submit an application for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

Applications close 22 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50967).

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