Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEYResearch Field: MathematicsResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)Country: AustraliaApplication Deadline: 12 Nov 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)Type of Contract: OtherJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description3 x full time, 3-5 years fixed term positions. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and StatisticsOpportunity to drive research in computational pure mathematics through the development of mathematical softwareBase Salary, Academic level A/B/C $109,301 - $173,492 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe School of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking to appoint three Magma Research Associates / Magma Research Fellows to develop and maintain the Magma computer algebra system (magma/). These positions are based at the University of Sydney in a team led by John Voight, part of an international collaboration funded by the Simons Foundation between the University of Sydney and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Your key responsibilities will be to:Design and implement mathematical algorithms, and facilitate their integration into Magma.Engage with users, researchers, and developers, both internally at the University of Sydney and externally across multiple institutions.Publish research papers on mathematical theory and the development and analysis of algorithms.Compile data sets relevant to research in these areas and integrate them into Magma.Participate in and support workshops and meetings.About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Magma Research Associates / Magma Research Fellows who have:A Ph.D. in mathematics with a research background in an area of computational pure mathematics (such as algebra, arithmetic geometry, number theory, group theory, representation theory, commutative algebra, or algebraic geometry).Experience in the design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms in preferably more than one of the above subfields.Programming experience in Magma, including package development.Fluency in C and Linux.Seven years' experience in a research environment (which may include experience gained as a graduate student).Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.The ability to travel and present research results.Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.Copyright: The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr