Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computational and Applied Mathematics 

Job No.: 694265 

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: $123,138 - $146,228 pa Level B / $150,841 - $173,931 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Join the School of Mathematics as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computational and Applied Mathematics and drive high-quality contributions to the teaching and curriculum development, inspiring the next generation of mathematicians. 

In this role you will also conduct cutting-edge research in computational and applied mathematics, including but not limited to optimisation, scientific machine learning and AI for science, numerical mathematics, inverse problems and scientific computing. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in the design, analysis, and/or application of mathematical and computational methods for scientific and engineering problems arising in areas such as climate science, physics, and the life sciences.

The appointment will be made at Level B or Level C, commensurate with experience. Candidates appointed at Level C will also be expected to play a major role in leadership, teaching, research and departmental activities.

If you would like to shape computational mathematics at a world top-50 university, where your teaching will inspire future mathematicians and your cutting-edge research will drive innovation in scientific computing, then apply today!

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Please include the following in your application:

• a CV and cover letter

• Research statement

• Teaching statement

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Confidential enquiries can be sent to sci-maths-jobs@monash.edu 

Position Descriptions:

Lecturer - Level B - Computational and Applied Mathematics

Senior Lecturer - Level C - Computational and Applied Mathematics

Applications Close: Sunday 16 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST