Consequent upon the resignation of the foundation Professor of Applied Mathematics, Graeme Wake, applications are invited for the Chair of Applied Mathematics within the Department of Mathematics. The other professors in the Department are Professor Wolfgang Vogel (Pure Mathematics) and Professor Michael Hendy (Personal Chair in Mathematical Biology).
Applicants should possess a strong internationally recognised research record in any area of Applied Mathematics (including Mathematical Physics and Operations Research), good teaching skills and have good administrative potential. Links with industry are encouraged. A proven record in obtaining external funding is required. The appointee will be expected to provide strong leadership across the whole area of Applied Mathematics and be prepared to serve a term as Head of Department.
It is hoped that the appointee will take up the position by July 1996.
Enquiries of an academic nature can be made to the Head of Department, (telephone 06-350~5081, facsimile 06-350~5611) or the Acting Dean of Information and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Jeffrey Hunter (telephone 06-350 5082, facsimile 06-350~5611).
Reference Number: DEPT 63/95 must be quoted.
Closing Date: 30 September 1995.
The University reserves the right to make enquiries of any person regarding any candidate's suitability for appointment. It also reserves the right not to make an appointment or to appoint by invitation.
An information package including Conditions of Appointment are obtained by telephoning 06-350-5984. Applications, including a full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and facsimile numbers of three referees should be sent to ``Academic Vacancies'', Human Resources Registrar, Massey University, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand before the closing date specified.