Postdoctoral Fellow

• Salary package: $112,550 - $120,621 (A.6-A.8) per annum plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

The role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow, to join our category theory group. This position is associated with Dr. Jean-Simon Pacaud Lemay's AFOSR grant FA9550-24-1-0008. As such, the successful applicant will work in the area of differential categories, tangent categories, and other category theory related topics, whether this be for mathematics (such as for differential geometry, algebraic geometry, etc.) or for computer science (such as machine learning, linear logic, etc.).

While the position start date is flexible, the successful applicant must have completed their PhD prior to commencing the role. The position can commence at any time during 2027, with the appointment being for a period of two years from the successful applicant's commencement date.

About you (Selection Criteria)

• PhD (or soon completed a PhD) in mathematics, computer science, or related areas.
• Research experience in, related to, or applications of category theory.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

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How to Apply
To be considered, please apply online and submit:

• A Cover Letter, which includes the name of two references and, if applicable, the expected end date of your PhD.
• Your Resume
• A research proposal, 3-page max (excluding references).

*This position requires a criminal history and qualifications check.

Applications Close: Friday 16th of October at 11:59pm (AEST) 2026.

We welcome applications from international candidates.
For enquiries or a confidential conversation: Please contact JS Lemay - Senior Lecturer at ••••@mq.edu.au.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Macquarie University has a goal to increase the engagement of women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds in STEMM roles. Applications are considered holistically, and candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not meet each individual selection criterion.

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Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

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