PhD scholarship in Applied Mathematics

Applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, high-performance computer simulations.
Full time, fixed term position (3 years) at Hawthorn campus
$34,700 per annum (2025 rate)


About the Scholarship
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) project “Electromagnetically driven flows in electrolyte layers with free interfaces”. Funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), this theoretical/computational project aims to understand the properties of electromagnetically driven flows in thin deformable electrically conducting liquid films and layers by means of their nonlinear stability analysis and numerical simulation. It expects to develop an analytical description of electrolyte flows required in various microfluidic applications such as magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) micro-stirring and micro-pumping.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will:

Hold an equivalent of 3 years Bachelor + 1-year Honours or Master Degree or 4 years Bachelor Degree in Applied Mathematics or a closely related field.
English language requirement (international applicants): IELTS academic stream 6.5 overall or higher or equivalent.
Have an experience with analytical and numerical solution methods for partial differential equations and working knowledge of Matlab and Latex.

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

To Apply and Further Information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

For further information about this position please contact or Andrey Pototsky | apototskyy@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 13 July 2025, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 +214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
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