We are hiring for a postdoctoral researcher to work on quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation, spanning both modelling and algorithmic advances, at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne. The position is supervised by Dr. Lindon Roberts and Prof. Kate Smith-Miles.

This position is funded by the new Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security & Trust (MathQuEST). The successful applicant will become a member of MathQuEST. MathQuEST unites mathematicians across 9 Australian universities with partners in research, government and industry, spanning 10 countries, to undertake transformational interdisciplinary research founded on mathematics that will underpin new algorithms to protect our future, empower discovery, and increase trust in an age that will be shaped by quantum computers. For more on MathQuEST, see the centre’s webpage: https://mathquest.edu.au/

The position is funded for 4 years. Applications close Dec 8, 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit this page: https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/UoM_External_Career/job/Parkville/MathQuEST-Postdoctoral-Researcher-on-Quantum-Optimisation_JR-020003

The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne, is recruiting two continuing lecturer/senior lecturer positions:

• Operations Research (intended broadly, including OR/modelling and optimization theory/algorithms): https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_External_Career/details/Lecturer—Senior-Lecturer-in-Operations-Research_JR-013581-1
• Mathematical Data Science: https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_External_Career/details/Lecturer—Senior-Lecturer-in-Mathematical-Data-Science_JR-013580-1

More information about the school is available here: https://ms.unimelb.edu.au/

Applications close August 17.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney is recruiting for a continuing position (level C or D) in optimisation theory. Applications close Sunday 10 August.

For more information, see the job advertisement: https://usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Camperdown-Campus/Senior-Lecturer—Associate-Professor-in-Optimisation-Theory_0136405-1

The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant, specifically on an ARC-funded Discovery Project titled “Data-driven multistage robust optimization”.

For more information, visit

Jobs – Job Details – Postdoctoral Fellow (unsw.edu.au)

Applications are now open for 1 fully-funded PhD position (3 years) in numerical optimisation, working with Dr Lindon Roberts at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney. This project is to work on the development, analysis and implementation of algorithms for derivative-free optimisation problems. There are no nationality restrictions on the position. Students with a strong honours (first class or upper second class) or a master’s degree in mathematics or a related field are encouraged to apply.

This scholarship is funded by the Australian Research Council project “Robust Derivative-Free Algorithms for Complex Optimisation Problems”.

Applications close on Monday 5 February, with a view to starting the project in March 2024. For more details see

https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/d/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-numerical-optimisation.html

Contact: lindon.roberts@sydney.edu.au

• Academic Level B or C, Full-time role
• Permanent position based at the Callaghan Campus
• Join a passionate and internationally recognised teaching environment with University of Newcastle

For more information, visit:

https://www.livehire.com/careers/universityofnewcastle/job/7KNJX/B9TIM2X0T8/lecturer-in-mathematics