• Research Professorial position with SmartSat CRC partnership
• Drive new frontier Artificial Intelligence research
• Full-time, 5 year fixed term contract based in UniSA STEM

As Australia’s university of enterprise, UniSA is one of Australia’s leading space research and teaching universities. With active research in the area for more than 20 years, we use our strong relationships with industry to prepare for the high-tech space industry jobs and challenges of the future.

In partnership with SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre we continue to invest in our capabilities to solve complex challenges to build Australia’s space industry, including the establishment of expert Professorial Chair positions to drive new frontier research for NextGen space technologies.

Based in our UniSA STEM academic unit, the SmartSat Chair: Artificial Intelligence will make a significant impact through innovative and distinguished contributions to Artificial Intelligence research aligned to the priorities of the SmartSat CRC and the space industry.

Core Responsibilities

• prepare a comprehensive plan to develop and lead an Artificial Intelligence research program
• uphold an exceptional contribution to the Artificial Intelligence field of research, including substantial impact through applied research outcomes relevant to the space industry
• lead a high performing interdisciplinary research team, and conduct high quality independent and collaborative research that achieves national and international recognition
• lead major national and international competitive funding initiatives and collective external/community and industry engagement activities

Essential Skills and Experience

• a PhD qualification in a discipline relevant to Artificial Intelligence
• demonstrated academic leadership including the ability to create and lead a strong interdisciplinary team
• proven success in competitive grant acquisitions and sustained levels of diversified research income
• 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 Artificial Intelligence

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.

This Level E Research Professor appointment offers a base salary of $188,886 per annum with a generous superannuation contribution of up to 17% plus professional development support, relocation support and salary sacrifice options. Our 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
• The successful applicant will be required to secure and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance

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 #2566.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Sunday 15 November 2020

How to apply:

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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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