Professor in Systems Engineering
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Salary
- $226,517 p.a. plus 17% super
- Closing date
- 3 Oct 2024
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Professors / Chairs
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time, Part Time
Job Details
Job no: 0063756
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/Part-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Salary: Level E – $226,517 p.a. plus 17% super
Opportunity
The University of Melbourne is seeking an outstanding Academic with research leadership in control and optimisation, to join an internationally recognised group of academics within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.
This position reports to the Head of Department and includes regular interaction with the Dean of Engineering or delegate.
You will be expected to lead substantial research programs and collaborate with researchers within and external to the Department to demonstrate translation and impact of research. You will promote and develop an inclusive research culture, that develops the next generation of academics, be committed to teaching students of all levels, and seek to help them develop into outstanding graduates of the University of Melbourne who have the capabilities to lead productive careers.
Your role will ensure that research, teaching and engagement activities are flourishing, and act as a mentor for staff. You will actively collaborate in research within the Faculty and wider University and be expected to engage with industry and government.
About You
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated relevant world-class track record of high-quality research and scholarship in control systems, as evidenced by research publications in high-quality journals, conferences and technical reports, and a track record in attracting research funding from competitive grant agencies and other sources including industry.
You will possess;
- A PhD in electrical engineering, with emphasis on systems engineering.
- A track record of leadership, including the organisation of workshops and conferences, development of enabling resources, and involvement in outreach activities.
- A track record of teaching at the tertiary level in a top 100 ranked international university, including the development of new courses and teaching pedagogies.
- Ability to develop strong links with industry and government.
Full list of the key search criteria can be found in the attached PD.
About Us
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a vibrant community of internationally recognised researchers focused on addressing major challenges in Power Systems; Computation and Communication Networks; Electronic & Photonic Devices and Materials; and Systems Engineering. https://electrical.eng.unimelb.edu.au/
School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
The School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering undertakes teaching and research across a range of disciplines that are internationally recognised for their contribution to fundamental research. It has a number of well-established industry linkages and international partnerships. It is building a vibrant profile of interdisciplinary research, working with industry with an aim to contribute to society.
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) 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). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.
Employee Benefits
We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.
To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a cover letter, CV and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.
Applications close: 03 Oct 2024 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
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Parkville
Melbourne
Victoria
VIC 3010
AU
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