Professor of Mathematics and Head

Monash Universitye

Professor of Mathematics and Head, School of Mathematical Sciences

Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Monash University seeks an outstanding scholar for appointment as a Professor of Mathematics and Head, School of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Science. The appointee will have a proven commitment to excellence in research and teaching and the capacity to provide strong and effective academic leadership to the school.

The School of Mathematical Sciences, with 31 academic staff including 7 appointed since 2005, has principal research interests in algebra and discrete mathematics, analysis and geometry, astrophysics and general relativity, atmospheric science and geophysical fluid dynamics, statistics and stochastic processes, and computational mathematics. The school has a distinguished reputation for research and teaching and for many years has had one of the largest cohorts of honours and postgraduate students amongst schools of mathematical sciences at Australian universities.

The successful candidate will have: a research doctorate in a relevant discipline, an outstanding internationally recognised record of research in an area of mathematical science relevant to the school; demonstrated success in establishing and leading successful research teams and innovative research programs; a proven capacity to attract competitive research funding; a record of successful supervision of postgraduate students; and demonstrated skills in management and development of staff.

The appointment as a professor will be on a continuing basis, with the school headship being for the initial three years of the appointment.

Remuneration: professorial salary (currently) $A128,856 per annum, plus generous superannuation. An allowance will be applicable for the role of head of school. Relocation travel and removal allowances and salary packaging are available. Selection documentation may be accessed electronically on the world wide web: www.adm.monash.edu/human-resources/employment/senior/

Enquiries of an academic nature may be directed to Associate Professor Alan Pryde, Head, School of Mathematical Sciences, telephone +61 3 9905 4417, email alan.pryde@sci.monash.edu.au

Applications, that must specifically address all of the selection criteria, should reach Ms Bronwen Meredith, Senior Academic Appointments, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia or by email to bronwen.meredith@adm.monash.edu.au no later than Friday 29 February 2008.

Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed to Ms Meredith, by email or telephone +61 3 9905 6193, facsimile +61 3 9905 6016.

The university reserves the right to appoint by invitation.

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