Lecturer in Applied Mathematics@Victoria Uni Wellington

Close Date for Vacancy: 25 February 2022

Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics.

We seek a dynamic academic with a developing record of research in any branch of Applied Mathematics. The successful applicant will help build further links with engineering and the physical sciences and contribute to the Mathematics programme at Victoria University of Wellington.

The appointee will undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in applied mathematics at all levels. They will promote learning among students within a wide range of applied mathematics domains and undertake supervision of postgraduate research students on both theoretical and applied topics. They will conduct an on-going research programme of international standard, in keeping with the university’s emphasis on high-quality scholarship. They will contribute to building on the University’s engagement with stakeholders, including through externally funded research. 

Ō pūmanawa – About you

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics or in a related field.
• Preferably have spent some years as a Postdoc/Research Fellow.
• A developing record of scholarly research and publication. 
• Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated evidence of good oral and written communication skills.

The university is committed to building a diverse workforce and the School encourages applicants who are women, other gender minorities, Māori, Pasifika, and from other groups under-represented in the STEM sector.

For the position description please see here . If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with A/Prof Ivy Liu , Head of School. More information and application instructions .