The Faculty of Science at Monash University in the City of Melbourne, Australia is a vibrant, dynamic and world-renowned community passionate about science. We embrace the theoretical and the experimental and our research intersects with industry and government. Our scientists play a leading role on the national and international stage, collaborating with major institutions and industries worldwide.

Working collaboratively with other schools and departments, the School of Mathematics has strong linkages with a wide range of organisations across the public and private sectors, along with numerous research institutes and universities globally. The School provides undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training in its key research areas. It is multidisciplinary with active groups in algebra and discrete mathematics, analysis and geometry, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, fluid dynamics, statistics and stochastic processes, numerical analysis and scientific computing, operations research, and mathematical biology.

The School of Mathematics sits within the Faculty of Science, led by eminent scientist Professor Jordan Nash. Monash University is one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, with world-class research facilities, infrastructure and teaching spaces.

For its next Head of School, Monash is seeking an outstanding researcher with an international profile and publications in the highest impact journals. Providing exceptional leadership that is collaborative, collegial and compassionate, the Head of School will inspire and advocate for their team of academics, and continue to propel the School to the highest levels of research excellence.

For further information, please visit the Monash Faculty of Science recruitment website (click through to the Head of Maths role near the bottom of the page) and/or email MathSciencesMonash@odgersberndtson.com.