Position Number: 0063971
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time - Fixed Term 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: School of Computing and Information Systems
Salary: Research Fellow Grade 2 (Level B)– $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct independent research, leading to publications in conferences and journals, while actively collaborating with researchers in the School of Computing and Information Systems.
- Engage in impactful research and contribute to teaching, whilst developing your communication and teaching skills while mentoring future students. Teaching comprises 20% of the role, which will allow you to focus primarily on your research.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
This role presents a unique opportunity for an accomplished researcher and educator to contribute significantly to the University of Melbourne's School of Computing and Information Systems. You will coordinate and conduct engaging lectures and tutorials at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels while actively participating in teaching innovation. Additionally, you will lead independent research projects, contribute to the development of a robust research program in AI, Representation Learning, and Natural Language Processing, and collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in teaching and research.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate and conduct lectures and tutorials for undergraduate and postgraduate students, ensuring effective delivery and continuous improvement of teaching materials.
- Independently plan and execute research projects, analysing data and communicating findings to collaborators and stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals while maintaining detailed records of experiments conducted.
- Collaborate with colleagues and assist in experiments to enhance the department’s research output in AI, Representation Learning, and Natural Language Processing.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching and research, demonstrating a commitment to student success and continuous improvement. The ideal applicant will exhibit strong organizational skills, collaborative abilities, and a proactive approach to developing innovative teaching materials and conducting impactful research.
You will also have:
- A PhD in Computer Vision, AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, or a related discipline.
- Proven research record with publications in leading journals and conferences appropriate to experience.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to conducting independent and interdisciplinary research.
- Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying complex research concepts to diverse audiences.
- Desirable skills include experience with Deep Learning Frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and C++/CUDA programming.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Your New Team – School of Computing & Information Systems
The School of Computing & Information Systems (CIS) is a premier institution in Australia, excelling in research and teaching across diverse information technology disciplines such as Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Computer Science. Recognized as the highest-ranked School of its kind, CIS offers a comprehensive suite of IT and IS courses and maintains close collaborations with leading research initiatives, including Melbourne Bioinformatics and CSIRO's DATA61.
Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and excellence. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent, ensuring a vibrant academic atmosphere supported by a robust research community and a diverse graduate cohort. Our focus on collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches empowers staff to make a significant impact in the field of computing, shaping the future of technology and education.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon Nawabi via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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