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Postdoctoral Fellow in Category Theory, Differential Categories, and Tangent Categories Macquarie University in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment for 2 years. Salary package is AUD 112,550 to 120,621 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading.
Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Macquarie University

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Macquarie University is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the category theory group at the Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, Sydney, Australia.
The role is associated with Dr. Jean-Simon Pacaud Lemay and his AFOSR grant FA9550-24-1-0008. The successful candidate will work on differential categories, tangent categories, and related topics in category theory, with possible directions in mathematics (for example differential geometry or algebraic geometry) or computer science (for example machine learning or linear logic).
This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. The salary package is AUD 112,550–120,621 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading.
Eligibility highlights include a completed or nearly completed PhD in mathematics, computer science, or a related area, plus research experience in category theory or its applications. The post also notes that applicants must pass criminal history and qualifications checks.
Applications are open to international candidates. The closing date is Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST. To apply, submit a cover letter with two references and, if applicable, the expected end date of your PhD, along with a resume and a research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references).
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment for 2 years. Salary package is AUD 112,550 to 120,621 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading.
What's required
PhD completed before commencement, or soon completed at the time of application; background in mathematics, computer science, or related areas; research experience in, related to, or applications of category theory. Applicants must also be willing to undergo criminal history and qualifications checks.
How to apply
Apply online and submit a cover letter including the names of two references and, if applicable, the expected end date of your PhD, plus your resume and a research proposal of up to 3 pages excluding references. Contact JS Lemay for enquiries.
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