One 5-year and one 3-year full-time fixed term position, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics Join a world-class community of statisticians, data scientists and mathematicians Base Salary, Academic Level B $132,533 – $157,381 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Mathematics and Statistics is currently seeking a Lecturer in Statistics who will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation in statistics while continuing to build their own research program and network. These roles are replacements for staff members who are on fellowships. Please specify the preferred duration of the contract in your cover letter. Your key responsibilities will be to: teach graduate and undergraduate courses in statistics and data science for students from different disciplinary backgrounds conduct high-quality research in statistics or related areas supervise and coordinate graduate and undergraduate students contribute to the administration and collegial life of the School, working closely with colleagues in statistics and related areas attract external funding. About you a PhD (or near completion) in statistics or a closely related area evidence of independent research, compatible with the standards at The University of Sydney evidence of ability, versatility, and commitment to excellence in teaching statistics. The following will be highly regarded: 5-year position: demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and to translate statistical methodology into practice through consultation and collaborative research experience teaching statistics or data science to students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds evidence of research impact through collaborative publications, methodological adoption, or contributions to successful funding applications 3-year position: experience working with industry, government or other external partners a strong record in methodological or applied statistics, with demonstrated impact experience in teaching leadership and administration (e.g. unit coordination) Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 01 November 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

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