Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Computer Science/Algorithms

• Full time, fixed term until June 2027. Located at the Faculty of Engineering on the Darlington Campus
• Opportunity to contribute to the research and culture of the School of Computer Science and develop your research skills and profile
• Base Salary Level A, $117,936 - $125,896 p.a + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering are welcoming applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Computer Science/Algorithms to join the team and contribute to the research and culture of the Sydney Algorithms and Computing Theory group (SACT) at the School of Computer Science, working with Dr. Clement Canonne on distribution testing and quantum algorithms for state certification.

Working closely with Dr. Clement Canonne and his team, the successful candidate will develop and analyse new differentially private algorithms for distributed statistical inference, and contribute to their implementation. The candidate will be expected to conduct independent, quality research and contribute to the collegial culture of the research group. They will be given opportunities to attend and present their work at flagship theoretical computer science and machine learning conferences, as well as to mentor HDR and Honours students.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work with Dr. Canonne and his HDR students help develop the theoretical aspects of the project
• participate to the research activities of the broader SACT group (seminars, reading group, etc.)
• conduct independent, quality research in areas related to the project.

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About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Computer Science/Algorithms who has:

• a PhD (or near completion) in Computer Science or related field
• a publication record in learning theory, differential privacy, and/or randomized algorithms
• a solid background in theoretical computer science or information theory
• a desire to contribute to the collegial culture of the SACT group.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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How to apply

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Applications Close

Friday 04 December 2026 11:59 PM