University of Newcastle

Post date: Dec 16, 2008 2:57:33 PM

============================================== UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (Australia) Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences ============================================== The University of Newcastle (Australia) is embarking on an ambitious programme of building research strengths in applied and computational mathematics, including a particular focus on operations research/ optimization. Under the leadership of two new professors, Prof. Natashia Boland and Prof. Jon Borwein, the University intends to create a world-leading research activity. The University is now undertaking a world-wide search for faculty to join the team. At this time, applications for two faculty positions in the operations research/optimization area of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences are invited. Both positions are continuing. (This corresponds to North American "tenure-track". In Australia, the tenure process is a little different; there is a much higher expectation that faculty hired to continuing positions will have their position confirmed to become permanent, and this confirmation usually occurs after fewer years.) Both positions have flexible start dates, but the successful applicant would preferably start as soon as possible, ideally no later than 1st July 2009. Both positions are available at the entry level, suitable for a recent PhD graduate. (They are "Lecturer" level positions, equivalent to an Assistant Professor in North America.) More details on the positions are available at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/employment/1086.pdf which includes details of the attributes sought in the successful candidates. The University of Newcastle is a major research university in Australia, increasingly recognized internationally as a rapidly emerging educational institution. The University of Newcastle is ranked in the top ten in Australia for research funding and outcomes, and is one of the world's top 100 universities for engineering / technology and computer sciences (Shanghai Jiao Tong University rankings by field 2007). The main campus is located in the city of Newcastle, on the coast about two hours drive north from Sydney. The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences provides a stimulating and supportive environment for research and teaching, with ample opportunities for collaborative research partnerships both within the university and with industry. Although well known for its beautiful beaches and pleasant climate, Newcastle is also home to a significant port, and Australia's largest coal-handling terminal. Newcastle is also at the gateway of one of Australia's largest wine-growing regions, the Hunter valley. It is also home to top-class medical and medical research facilities, affiliated with the University, which is ranked 63 in the world for biomedical research. Thus opportunities for research in shipping, transportation, mineral resources, agriculture, health and medicine abound. The Operations Research group has already secured funding committments for research in transportation and supply chain logistics, mining logistics, energy network design and radiation oncology. The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences offers Bachelor degree programs, with a Bachelor of Mathematics, and a joint Bachelor of Mathematics/Computer Science, as well as teaching into Bachelors of Science and Engineering, Master degree programs (Master of Medical Physics and Master of Mathematics) and a Ph.D. program. Research strengths of the school include the areas of Discrete Mathematics, Functional Analysis, Topological Algebra, Statistics, Medical Physics, Surface Physics, and Plasma Waves. New strengths in the areas of Operations Research/Optimization are now being developed. For more information about the University and School, refer to the website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/ The positions are full teaching and research positions. The successful applicant can expect to contribute to teaching, research and administration in the school, and to promote the discipline through service to the profession and community. He/she can also expect to initiate his/her own programme of research, to seek and develop funding sources to support it, and to supervise graduate students. Applications received before Sunday 11th January 2009 will receive full consideration. To apply, please follow the instructions available at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/employment/1086.pdf Professor Natashia Boland School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia e-mail: Natashia.Boland@newcastle.edu.au Professor Natashia Boland School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSW 2308 Phone 61 (0) 2 4921 6717 Fax 61 (0) 2 4921 6898 Mobile 61 (0) 421 651 723