Level D/E (subject to experience) $168,146 to $215,774 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Full time Continuing position.

The University of Adelaide is seeking a senior academic to provide leadership in research and education in the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences.  The successful candidate will be an outstanding researcher in pure mathematics with strong plans for future research and broad experience in teaching and postgraduate supervision. The School is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its staff and students. We encourage and warmly welcome applications from academics who are able to contribute to the diversity of the School community.

This is an opportunity for an emerging or current academic leader to join a vibrant team as we launch Australia’s new university for the future, Adelaide University, in January 2026.  Already ranked number 82 in the world in the 2025 QS World Rankings of Universities, Adelaide University combines the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research.

In January 2026, the mathematics teams of the foundation universities will join in a new School of Mathematical Sciences. The joint team’s research strengths in pure mathematics include differential geometry, noncommutative geometry, complex geometry, partial differential equations, complex and harmonic analysis, and mathematical physics. The team is committed to educational quality and pedagogical innovation and is excited to be offering new and innovative coursework programs in 2026.

To be successful you will need:

For Level D

• Record of research excellence in pure mathematics with recent high-quality publications and strong plans for future research
• Demonstrated ability to win significant research funding
• Demonstrated ability and broad experience in teaching, with a record of successful curriculum development and pedagogical innovation
• Ability and willingness to provide leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of the School
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion

For Level E

• Record of research excellence and leadership in pure mathematics with recent high-quality publications and strong plans for future research
• Demonstrated ability to win significant and sustained research funding
• Demonstrated ability and broad experience in teaching, with a record of successful curriculum development and pedagogical innovation
• Record of academic leadership and contributions to strategic development
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion

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-caliber 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.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

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. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

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

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ 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 position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 06 October 2025.

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:

Professor Finnur Larusson
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
E: finnur.larusson@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

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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