Farhad Shahnia

Murdoch University is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Economics / Applied Mathematics / Decision Sciences . The role is part-time and appears to be a research appointment with flexible hybrid/remote working options. The project is described as having real-world relevance and will involve collaboration with an established research team. The successful candidate will contribute to research in areas connected to financial and economic modelling , with application domains including energy and utilities, banking and financial services, real estate and infrastructure, healthcare, and agriculture . Required expertise includes a conferred PhD (or thesis completed/submitted) in Economics, Finance, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or Decision Sciences . The post also asks for strong quantitative and analytical skills, including optimisation (linear, nonlinear, or stochastic), econometrics or statistical modelling, and mathematical/computational modelling. Experience with large and complex datasets, programming in Python, R, MATLAB or similar tools, strong academic writing, a solid publication record, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting are all emphasized. This opportunity is explicitly limited to applicants residing in Australia with full working rights . The expected start is shortly after appointment. To apply, interested candidates should email a CV and a brief expression of interest to [email protected] , highlighting relevant skills and experience.