Research Associate

2 weeks ago

Crawley, Australia University Of Western Australia Full time

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Fixed term full-time appointment for 2.5 years
- Level A, Base salary range: $74,236 - $99,905 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

The Centre for the Mathematics of Symmetry and Computation (CMSC) is dedicated to research in algebra and combinatorics located within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The CMSC has world-class researchers particularly in permutation group theory, computational group theory, algebraic graph theory, matroid theory, finite geometry and related topics. With a weekly seminar, annual research retreat, numerous international visitors and a collaborative atmosphere, the CMSC provides a vibrant and stimulating research environment.

**About the opportunity**

As a Research Associate you will contribute to the vibrant research environment of the CMSC. You will perform research on problems related to group theory, in accordance with the aims outlined in the ARC Discovery Project “Symmetry: Groups, Graphs, Number Fields and Loops”.

You will present and publish research outcomes, collaborate with other researchers in the CMSC, participate in student supervision and assist with research administration tasks.

**About you**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

- A PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field
- Effective use of computational tools such as Magma or GAP
- Ability and willingness to perform research administration tasks
- Strong research publication record relative to applicant’s experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both independently and in a team

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD 513690.pdf

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 Addressing the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 22**nd** February 2023**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

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