Associate Lecturer

About the role

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Western Australia is seeking two Associate Lecturers on a two‑year fixed‑term basis. The role is embedded in the Future Fellowship project “New Perspectives on Nonlocal Equations”, offering the chance to conduct high‑quality research and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research within the Future Fellowship project, producing peer‑reviewed publications and advancing knowledge in nonlocal equations, PDEs, and free‑boundary problems.
• Deliver engaging teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, develop curriculum materials, and support student learning activities.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in mathematics, statistics or a closely related discipline, with at least four years of study or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated research capability evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications or emerging outputs in mathematical sciences.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching and contribute to course development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Required skills

• Knowledge of partial differential equations, nonlocal equations, minimal surfaces or free‑boundary problems.
• Experience with academic research methods and scholarly publishing.

What we offer

• Base salary Level A ranging from $86,839 to $116,866 per annum (pro‑rata) plus 17% superannuation.
• Opportunity to work with internationally recognised researchers in a collaborative, globally connected environment.