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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geometric Group Theory and Theoretical Computer Science

Employer
University of Technology Sydney
Location
Sydney, Australia
Salary
$91,382 to $98,091pa
Closing date
Apr 14, 2021
About the role
This role will carry out mathematical research, prepare and present results in papers and conferences, co supervising undergraduate and graduate research students, and being involved in outreach and mentoring activities.

The project aims to resolve important and longstanding open problems in Geometric Group Theory and Theoretical Computer Science. The Project team's expertise is in geodesic properties of groups, the interaction between formal languages and groups and the theory of rewriting systems. With recent breakthroughs by the team ensures that significant results can be expected.

About you
• PhD in geometric group theory, combinatorics, theoretical computer science or related areas.
• Ability to undertake original research, as evidenced by timely and high-quality outputs.
• Publications in geometric group theory and/or formal language theory, automata, rewriting systems
• Willingness to contribute to seek research funding from external sources
• Provide quality research supervision, where eligible, for Higher Degree Postgraduate and Honors students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and analytical skills.

Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $91,382 to $98,091pa (Level A. Step 3-4)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 2 years.

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university , and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

How To Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Statement from the UTS website.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

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You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function. If you are an internal applicant and need help with how to apply through NEO - Click here .

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Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC196134.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Pam Price in the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au .

Please be advised that as part of the selection process that you may be requested to deliver a presentation, the audience for which may include individuals not on the Selection Panel.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th April 2021 at 11.59pm (AEST)

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose - we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. UTS Equal Futures celebrates and supports women in academia through every stage of their career.

The Faculty of Science aims to ensure equitable representation in all occupational categories and in all levels of its workforce. In an effort to eliminate employment barriers we especially encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, from individuals with primary carer responsibilities, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and from women.

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