Faculty of Science, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
This is a fantastic opportunity for an early to mid-career academic with demonstrated expertise in Statistics to join a vibrant and supportive school within the Faculty of Science. This balanced role (teaching, research and engagement) will provide you with the scope to hone your pedagogical and research skills and afford you the opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by, world-class statistics scholars. We are really looking forward to helping you develop your career with us.
UTS has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, including a focus on increasing gender equity in STEMM through our participation in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot of the Athena SWAN program and initiatives such as our Research Equity Initiative and we strongly encourage and welcome applications from female academics for these roles.
Based within The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, the Mathematical Sciences Discipline at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) consists of a dynamic group of researchers, which is growing rapidly through a series of strategic hires in the areas of Statistics & Data Science.
We are now seeking to build on and deepen our current strengths in statistics and individuals from all areas of Statistics are encouraged to apply however, the Discipline is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate expertise in statistical methodology and/or computational statistics, and with a strong track record in applications-oriented research.
We have a strong tradition in Statistics, and you will complement and enhance the existing research strengths centred on the groups of Distinguished Professors Louise Ryan and Matt Wand, as well as developing your own research directions and portfolio.
Academics in this discipline integrate their research expertise in the design and delivery of coursework subjects across undergraduate classes at all levels, including first-year subjects to students in areas outside the Mathematical Sciences. Their teaching is research-led and student focused, providing a dynamic and practice-oriented experience for their students, along with exposure to external and industry partners.
In return you will get to work in state-of-the art teaching, learning and research facilities with a collaborative cohort of academics. You will receive solid support from the institution in regard to research and you will also be able to avail of opportunities to conduct research with reputed scholars from across the University through interdisciplinary research centres at UTS.
It is a great time to join the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and we very much look forward to receiving your application.
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $101,932 to $116,641 pa (Level B/C)
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. Employee benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
The university is a family-friendly workplace and offers employees a wide range of work options including flexible work practices, work-based child care centres(places subject to availability), generous parental leave and support for staff with carer responsibilities.
This position is full time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis,
How To Apply
Prior to commencing your application for IRC109526, please download and review the Position Statement and the relevant selection criteria from the UTS website:
https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/jobs-uts/working-uts
Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.
Please be advised that as part of the selection process that you may be requested to deliver a presentation, the audience for which may include individuals not on the Selection Panel.
Closing Date: 25th June, 2018 at 11.59pm (AEST)
We are committed to diversity and social inclusion, evidenced by our WGEA Employer of Choice citation, Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles), Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
