Position Number: 0064564
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term Research - Focused for 5 years
Faculty: Engineering & Information Technology
Department/School: Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Salary: Level B $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct innovative research in intelligent photonic networking and computing and develop and test scalable photonic architectures for next-generation communication and computing.
- Develop yourself as an independent researcher in collaboration with other experts within a dynamic and collaborative academic setting of the Electronic and Photonic Systems Group.
- Engage in high impact research collaboration with partners and other international collaborators.
- Join one of the leading research groups and enjoy the benefits of working at the University of Melbourne which offers excellent employment benefits such as 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
In this position, you will have the opportunity to pursue your passion for research, driving innovation within the Electronic and Photonic Systems Research Group and creating meaningful impact through groundbreaking discoveries. As an active member of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, you will collaborate with leading researchers while contributing to teaching and supervision that aligns with your expertise
Your responsibilities will include:
- Plan and conduct cutting edge research and contribute to research supervision of graduate researchers.
- Independently plan and carry out research on the nominated research project and work towards completion of the aims of the project
- Contribute to teaching, training, scientific mentoring and supervision of students.
- Supervise junior research staff in your area of expertise
Who We Are Looking For
You will be an enthusiastic and collaborative individual with a proactive approach to engaging in outreach, building strong external partnerships, and contributing to professional activities. Your commitment to sharing knowledge through presentations, seminars, and active participation in departmental initiatives will reflect your passion for research and its broader impact.
You will also have:
- A PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to perform independent experimental research, conduct numerical modelling and simulation, and a commitment to high impact research.
- A record of quality research in the discipline as evidenced by a combination of excellent publications in leading journals and at conferences commensurate with opportunity and translation of research to impact through collaboration or industry engagement.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate research concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
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 – “The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is a vibrant community of internationally recognised researchers focused on addressing major challenges in Power Systems; Computation and Communication Networks; Electronic & Photonic Systems; and Systems Engineering. We have long-standing, strong partnerships with industry and government that support our researchers in conducting high impact research. “
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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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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Position Description
