Job Description

 

Job no: 0007114
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/Continuing 
Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology
School: Computing and Information Systems
Salary: Level B $114,645 – $136,136 p.a, Level C $140,433 - $161,926 p.a.; plus 17% super

• A substantive position within the School of CIS and a world-class computer science research group.
• Collaborate with colleagues in internationally respected groups across computer science, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and information systems.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, public transport discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) is in search of two enthusiastic academic experts specializing in computer graphics or information visualisation to become part of the School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS).

As part of a world-class computer science research group, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with renowned international teams, publish in influential conferences and journals, mentor graduate researchers, secure independent grant funding, and contribute to teaching and administrative responsibilities. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in computer graphics or information visualisation research and be at the forefront of technology education and innovation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide a significant degree of scholarly research initiative in computer graphics, visualisation, and related fields
• Coordinate and conduct lectures and tutorials at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including engagement in teaching innovation and improvement
• Participate in industry and community liaison activities as arranged by the School

Who We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you would be a dynamic and motivated individual with expertise in computer graphics or information visualization. You should have a strong academic background and be an early or mid-career scholar with a track record of publishing in reputable conferences and journals. Additionally, you should possess excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a world-class human-computer interaction research group. You should also have a passion for cutting-edge research and a desire to be an aspiring leader in the field.

You will also have:

• A PhD in either Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Graphics, Human-Computer Interaction (or equivalent)
• A relevant research track record as evidenced by research publications on computer graphics and visualization in top-ranked journals, and conferences
• Experience in obtaining competitive research funding
• A willingness and ability to supervise graduate research students

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements for Level B and Level C, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

Your New Team – School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS)

Witness our vibrant culture, cutting-edge projects, and passionate team here

The School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) is renowned globally for its excellence in information technology research and teaching. CIS holds a prominent position in Australia, consistently ranking at the top for Computer Science (according to 2023 THE and QS rankings). The school received the highest "5 – Well above world standard" rating in both Information and Computing Sciences and Information Systems in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation.

CIS is home to highly successful research teams specializing in key areas such as Computer Science (CS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Information Systems (IS), along with the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics (CAIDE).

The school offers majors in the three-year undergraduate 'Melbourne Model' degrees and provides specialized graduate programs in CS (including software engineering), AI, HCI, and IS. CIS also has a vibrant community of active graduate research students, both domestic and international, who consistently publish their work in top venues and actively engage with the academic community.

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

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself

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 any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

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

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nancy Tagiilima via email at Faculties-TA@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.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 13 September 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

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