About This Opportunity
The School of Mathematics and Physics seeks to appoint a staff member to a Teaching and Research position at Academic Level B on a fixed term of up to three years. The position is open to candidates from any area of mathematics or statistics. Applicants are encouraged to highlight how their expertise complements and strengthens that of our current staff.
The successful candidate will have an established or emerging research program in mathematics or statistics and will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, including service courses. They will also supervise Higher Degree by Research (PhD and MPhil), postgraduate coursework, and Honours students, conduct high-quality research, and participate in administrative, outreach, and other activities that support the School’s teaching and research priorities.
Key responsibilities will include:
Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.
This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
To view the position description in full, please email talent@uq.edu.edu
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, recognising that some applicants may face barriers and challenges that have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all of the selection criteria should demonstrate their potential in the role. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity considerations when assessing your suitability for this role.
Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field. Additional selection criteria are:
A growing profile of contributions towards a range of teaching responsibilities, evidence for which can include designing effective learning materials and assessment tasks, using effective teaching and learning approaches, coordinating courses and participating in a range of student activities.
A developing national profile in research in the discipline area, evidence for which can include a track record of publications and a contribution to the transfer of knowledge.
Evidence of contributing to, and sometimes leading, applications for external research funding.
A growing record of effective supervision of Honours, Masters and Higher Degree by Research students.
Evidence of effective performance of internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Barbara Maenhaut, smp.head.maths@uq.edu.au
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
About the Selection Process
As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a short seminar and a mock lecture to the Selection Committee as part of their interview.
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close 26 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57414). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 4 / 5 December 2025
