(Tenure-Track) Academic Positions, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
- Location
- Darlington, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- 2 Dec 2024
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, General Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Principal / Senior Lecturers / Associate Professors, Lecturers / Assistant Professors
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Multiple Continuing
- Join a growing Faculty and be part of a University that places amongst the world’s best teaching and research institutions
- Located in the heart of Sydney’s bustling inner west quarter, close to beaches, parks, public transport and shopping districts
- Seeking outstanding academics to provide leadership and help create a world-class, internationally recognised Faculty for research and education excellence
About the opportunity
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia) invites applications for several academic positions at all levels with demonstrable strong research experience in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics
- Design Automation
- Signal Processing
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Embedded and Cyber-physical Software Systems
- Trustworthy Intelligent Systems
- Real-time Software Systems
- Software Engineering
- Software Security and Dependability
- Hardware and Software for Robotics.
All positions are full-time, continuing (tenure-track), teaching and research roles based in Sydney.
Successful applicants will join a group of enthusiastic, highly research-active and collegiate academics who deliver a world-class education to our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Successful applicants will have an excellent research record, be able to teach in a range of courses, and will complement the core areas of strength in the school and push the frontiers to new research areas. We are particularly interested in applicants that enhance/expand the range of research in the School and build connections between our research strength areas.
About you
The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values. You will be expected to develop an outstanding independent research program, make internationally recognised advances and engage in collaborations within and outside the University, including with industry partners.
You will also contribute to innovative curriculum development and delivery at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to the management and leadership of the School and the University.
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking Academics of all levels who can demonstrate:
- a PhD in a relevant field. Applicants who have submitted their PhD for examination or will do so in the immediate future can be considered
- outstanding communication skills and the ability to conduct high quality research with increasing independence and to present that work in an engaging way
- high-level problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex issues as they arise
- a strong track record (relative to opportunities) in research, including a body of work published in peer reviewed journals
- ability and skills for relevant engineering discipline course development, inspired by academic research excellence and industry engaged inquiry
- ability to teach, engage, and support the learning of students (including in large classes) using innovative and modern pedagogies
- outstanding interpersonal skills and collegiality.
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks to increase the gender equity and diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages women and candidates from underrepresented groups in Engineering to apply.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV, a research statement and a teaching statement, and the names and email addresses of three references (for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions) and six references (for Associate Professor and Professor positions).
In your online application in Workday under the Education Section, please select both of these options: ‘Degree with extensive relevant experience’ and ‘Field of Study: Doctorate or PhD (Other)’.
Term and Remuneration
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Successful applicants should expect an internationally competitive salary, a generous start-up package and first-class research, learning and teaching environment.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
About us
The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Since our inception 175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all, and that effective leadership in education and research makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 70,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. We are a globally ranked university, ranked 18th in QS University World Rankings 2025, 1st for sustainability in Australia.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
EEO Statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including women.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
Anticipated timelines
Please refer to the Engineering Recruitment Guidelines for key information about this recruitment campaign.
Contact Information
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email hr.engineeringcampaign@sydney.edu.au
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Descriptions:
Click to view the Position Description for Lecturer – Level B role.
Click to view the Position Description for Senior Lecturer – Level C role.
Click to view the Position Description for Associate Professor – Level D role.
Click to view the Position Description for Professor – Level E role.
Applications Close
Monday 02 December 2024 11:59 PM
Company
The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
Number of Employees
Full-time employees: 7616
For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/
- Telephone
- +(61) 2 9351 2222
- Location
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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
AU
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