Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellowship, Melbourne School of Engineering
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Computer Science, Engineering & Technology, General Engineering
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Melbourne School of Engineering
Salary: $73,699 - $124,958 p.a. (Level A - B) + 17% superannuation
Role: Academic - Full time
- An exciting opportunity for an emerging Indigenous Australian scholar to join the Melbourne School of Engineering and advance their academic career.
- Applications welcome from Early Career Academics with research interests in initiatives aligned with Engineering, Computer & Information Systems or any related discipline.
- 3-year contract with multiple positions available.
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, we are globally engaged; comprehensive; research-intensive; and committed to responding to the major challenges of our time.
The Melbourne School of Engineering (MSE) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary School organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). MSE continues to attract top staff and students and is commitment to creating knowledge for the betterment of society.
The fellowship represents just one of many commitments to build a cohort of Indigenous academic staff within the Melbourne School of Engineering and to enrich the Faculty’s diverse scholarly community. It forms an important link in building a sustainable career pathway for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders within the Melbourne School of Engineering — from undergraduate to Professorial level and beyond.
The Opportunity
The Melbourne School of Engineering is inviting applications from emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics looking to advance their scholarly career. The Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to further develop their research journey in Engineering, Computing and Information Systems or a related field.
This is a 3-year position designed to nurture your talent and provide you with developmental support. You will be assigned an experienced mentor in your field and a generous research fund to support you in achieving your goals.
Your Profile
As an aspiring academic you will have a clear passion for your research area and be highly motivated to investigate contemporary issues. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to work with a broad range of people to achieve your goals.
You Will Have
- Completed a PhD in Engineering, Computing and Information Systems or a related field, or be near completion.
- A strong understanding of trends and methodologies in your related field.
- An ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What we offer you
We offer flexibility, whatever that may mean for you. Many of our benefit programs and onsite amenities are aimed at supporting you - including generous leave, child care, child care subsidies, discounted parking, medical and health care. We offer extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, and we’ll support you in doing what you love.
How to Apply
If you’re curious, motivated and ready to undertake a meaningful and rewarding role we’re ready to meet you.
Apply online, complete the application and upload the following:
- A copy of your CV
- An outline of your proposed research project - include details of the anticipated project outcomes and how these may lead to strong opportunities for further external funded fellowships or academic employment.
While we review your application, get to know us by visiting http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-mse/why-join-mse
Position Description
Applications close: 19 Jul 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Company
The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings consistently placing us as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world’s top 50*.
Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city’s cultural scene.
Melbourne is a leading research university, widely renowned for its teaching and the social and economic contributions it makes through knowledge transfer. The University’s performance in international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.
Melbourne’s international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in 2015, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in 2003.
The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.
In 2008 Melbourne commenced offering six New Generation undergraduate degrees in Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Music and Science. The Melbourne Model also introduces a new graduate school experience to Australia, providing the best and brightest with a more focused, intense and professionally relevant degree in areas such as Law, Architecture, Teaching and Nursing. With the Melbourne curriculum now aligning the University with the world’s top universities in Europe, North America and Asia, we enable our students to develop the skills and attributes required by employers all over the world.
More than 50,000 students from over 120 countries take courses in the University’s 12 faculties and graduate schools.
For more information please visit: http://www.unimelb.edu.au
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015
- Mini-site
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Telephone
- +61 (3) 8344 4000
- Location
-
Parkville
Melbourne
Victoria
VIC 3010
Australia
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