Postdoctoral Research Fellow

5 days ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time $81,293 - $135,932 per year

Job no: 517434

Work type: Fixed term - Full-time

Campus: Adelaide

Categories: Level A, Level B, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

(Level A) $81,293 - $109,307 (Level B) $114,917 - $135,932 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Fixed term, full time position available until March 2027

Join the School of Mathematical Sciences at Adelaide University to contribute to an exciting research project on social network analysis and online influence. This position will collaborate with industry partners and academics within the Adelaide Data Science Centre.

To be successful you will need:

  • A PhD or equivalent in stochastic modelling, data science, network analysis, statistics, or related discipline
  • Is eligible to apply for an Australian Government security clearance.
  • Research ability in stochastic modelling, data science, network analysis, statistics, or related areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team in a complex setting
  • Effective communication skills, including the ability to present research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Please note this position requires a Defence Clearance or ability to obtain one.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the '' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 16th October 2025

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Lewis Mitchell

Professor of Data Science; Director, Adelaide Data Science Centre

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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Advertised: 02 Oct :00 AM

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