• Research leadership role with Optus and UniSA joint venture
• Spearhead research and education in Cybersecurity and Data Science
• Full-time, 5 year fixed term contract based in Adelaide

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. We continue to invest in our capabilities and strong relationships with industry to prepare for the high-tech industry jobs and challenges of the future.

The Optus and UniSA partnership will deliver strategic research outcomes that drive technology innovations and educate Australia’s next generation of cyber security and data science specialists, including the establishment of a Cyber Security Research and Collaboration Hub in the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre in Adelaide’s innovation precinct, Lot Fourteen. This position will also play a pivotal role in UniSA and Optus’ partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology ‘Living Lab’ also in Lot Fourteen.

Based in the UniSA STEM academic unit, this research leadership role of Optus Chair in Cybersecurity and Data Science will provide leadership and foster excellence in teaching and high impact research in the increasingly sophisticated and crucial fields of cyber security and data science. Recognising the importance to UniSA of the partnership with Optus, the role will work closely with Optus, Optus’ Enterprise and Government clients, and its partners, including both industry partners and University partners outside South Australia.

Core Responsibilities

• develop and implement strategic research priorities, achieving substantial impact through the application of outcomes relevant to Cybersecurity and Data Science
• lead a high performing research team, undertaking large scale projects resulting in high-quality and high-impact outputs and collaborative research
• lead major national and international competitive funding initiatives and external/community and industry engagement activities
• provide high quality supervision and mentoring to HDR students and academic staff
• initiate and enhance national and international links with relevant professional, government, university and community bodies to advance the University’s research objectives
• participate in opportunities to join Optus Enterprise in thought leadership programs and sponsored national and international events

Essential Skills and Experience

• a doctorate in Cybersecurity and Data Science or closely related discipline
• demonstrated academic leadership including the ability to create and lead a strong research team recognised for professionalism, innovation and a culture of research excellence
• demonstrated ability to collaborate with and attract industry funding
• evidence of an ongoing and distinguished track record of high quality publications and performance consistent with leadership in the relevant field

Candidates seeking appointment at Level E will also be required to demonstrate:

• proven success in competitive grant acquisitions and sustained levels of diversified research income
• an outstanding national and international reputation within one or more areas of strength of Cybersecurity and Data Science
• demonstrated success creating and leading a high-performing, inter-disciplinary research team, including significant collaboration with international stakeholders and developing partnerships between academia, industry, the community and the profession

Culture & Benefits

UniSA is South Australia’s largest university ranked amongst the very best young universities in the world. Our staff love to be a part of an organisational culture that promotes innovation anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Every day we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The position will be appointed at Research Academic level D ($147,000 - $161,778) or level E ($188,886) base salary per annum with a generous superannuation contribution of up to 17% plus professional development support and salary sacrifice options. UniSA’s family friendly approach and focus on work/life wellbeing will ensure you enjoy the many benefits of living and working in vibrant, highly affordable Adelaide, consistently ranked one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Special Conditions

Applications will only be accepted from citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States, with current legal rights to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

Pursuant to the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, any appointment to this position must comply with the requirements of the Act.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria to be addressed.

Please address your cover letter to Bernie Dyer, Senior  Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email to recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 2623.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Tuesday 8 December 2020

How to apply:

Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email recruitment@unisa.edu.au and you will receive a response within one working day.

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