[Job-offers-cs] Research Associate/Senior Research Associate at UNSW Sydney

[Pekka Orponen]

Applications are invited for a Research Associate (Level A)/Senior 
Research Associate (Level B) at UNSW Sydney, funded by the ARC Discovery 
Project “Probabilistic methods for complex discrete structures”. The 
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate will perform research in 
collaboration with Prof. Catherine Greenhill (UNSW), Dr Mikhail Isaev 
(UNSW), A/Prof. Anita Liebenau (UNSW), Prof. Brendan McKay (ANU) and 
Prof. Ian Wanless (Monash), guided by Prof. Greenhill.

This is a full-time fixed-term position for 2 years. The start date is 1 
December 2025 or a mutually-agreed alternative. The project budget 
includes some funding for research travel for the Research 
Associate/Senior Research Associate.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in mathematics or theoretical 
computer science by the start of the appointment, and will have 
experience in asymptotic, algorithmic or probabilistic combinatorics, or 
a closely-related area. Applicants should also be active researchers 
with good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work 
effectively both independently and in a team.

Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria ("Skills 
and Experience") in their application and should nominate two referees. 
Further information on how to apply can be found at the link below. UNSW 
Sydney is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please contact Prof. Catherine Greenhill by email: 
c.greenhill at unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 31 August 2025

https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/533626/senior-research-associate-pure-mathematics>