The University of Canterbury invites applications for the above continuing position. The appointee must possess a strong continued record of internationally recognised research in any branch of Pure Mathematics and will be expected to provide academic leadership and participate actively in the affairs of the Department. Applicants should have a strong background in both undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision as well as senior administrative experience. The minimum qualification on appointment is the Ph.D. degree or equivalent. Current interests within the Department include classical analysis, approximation theory, combinatorics, finite geometry, Fourier analysis, functional analysis, global optimization, non-commutative algebra, partial differential equations, potential theory and topological geometry.

The salary for Professors is within the range NZ$85,000 to NZ$105,000 per annum.

Applications close on 31 January 1998.

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Conditions of Appointment and Information for Candidates will be air-mailed on request to

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Applications, quoting position No. MT63, must be airmailed to: The Registrar, Attention Staffing Section, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand.

The University has a policy of equality of opportunity in employment.