Postdoctoral Fellow or Lecturer in Finite Geometry & Coding Theory

About the role

The University of Canterbury invites applications for a fixed‑term position in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The role can be taken as a 21‑month Postdoctoral Fellowship (research only) or a 2.5‑year Lecturer appointment (research plus up to 60 lecture hours).

Key responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on geometric aspects of error‑correcting codes, including minimal, additive, subspace and rank‑metric codes.
• Collaborate with the project team led by Associate Prof. Geertrui Van de Voorde and Dr. Ferdinando Zullo.
• If appointed as Lecturer, deliver undergraduate teaching within existing mathematics courses.
• Prepare and present research findings at conferences and seminars.
• Utilise allocated research and conference travel funding.

Required profile

• PhD in Pure Mathematics.
• Strong research background in Finite Geometry, Algebraic Geometry or Coding Theory.
• Excellent publication record and experience presenting to academic audiences.
• Ability to work creatively and independently.
• For the Lecturer option: demonstrated commitment to high‑quality undergraduate teaching.

Required skills

• Finite Geometry
• Algebraic Geometry
• Coding Theory
• Error‑correcting codes (minimal, additive, subspace, rank‑metric)

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (21 months for Postdoc or 2.5 years for Lecturer).
• Research funding and support for conference travel.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, internationally recognised mathematics department.
• Inclusive, student‑centred academic environment.