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Exciting new Research Fellowship Opportunities Academic Level B to E, Full Time, Fixed Term positions available for 3 to 5 years  Join our vibrant research community Located at one of VU’s metro or suburban Melbourne campuses (Hybrid work arrangements available) About Victoria University: Victoria University (VU) is a dual-sector institution with campuses in the heart of Melbourne and across Melbourne’s western suburbs. For over a century, VU has championed inclusive education, offering pathways from vocational training to higher education and research. Today we are proud to be a globally connected university committed to equity, excellence and impact. VU’s vision, outlined in our strategic plan Start Well Finish Brilliantly (2022–2028), is to be a global leader in dual-sector research and learning by 2028. Our strategic research purpose is to create life-changing and world-leading research for the wellbeing of our people, place and planet. About the Fellowship: Established in 2025 by the Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowship (VCRIF) scheme aims to attract, support and retain high-performing researchers who will contribute to Victoria University’s research ambition. The fellowship scheme supports researchers across four academic levels: Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research and Impact Fellow (Level B) Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research and Impact Fellow (Level C) Vice-Chancellor’s Principal Research and Impact Fellow (Level D) Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Research and Impact Fellow (Level E) Fellows will be supported to develop and deliver impactful research programs that contribute to Victoria University’s research strengths and strategic priorities. Research Thematic Areas: VU’s research direction is outlined in the Research and Impact Plan 2023–2028, which identifies six priority research areas: Innovating education & future-proofing Australia’s workforce Sport that inspires elite performance, community participation & healthy living Health & wellbeing solutions Transforming communities through policy, practice & governance Smart, sustainable & livable cities ‘By community, for community’ First Nations Knowledge The Opportunity: The Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for high-performing researchers to establish or expand their research program at Victoria University. Fellows will have significant research time allocation to pursue high-impact research and will contribute to building research capability across the University. Depending on level of appointment, Fellows will be expected to: Lead high-quality research programs with national or international impact Produce high-quality research outputs Secure competitive external research funding Supervise higher degree by research candidates Build interdisciplinary research collaborations Engage with industry, government and community partners Contribute to research leadership and culture within Victoria University About You: The successful candidate will demonstrate: A PhD in a relevant discipline A strong track record of high-quality research outputs relative to opportunity Evidence of research leadership appropriate to career stage Experience securing or contributing to competitive research funding Capacity to supervise higher degree by research candidates Experience conducting interdisciplinary research Ability to engage with external stakeholders to enhance research impact Appointment Details: Appointment Level: Academic Level B–E Employment Type: Full-time, fixed term Length:  3 years (Levels B & C) Up to 5 years (Levels D & E) Location: Victoria University Melbourne campuses Research Allocation: Research-focused role Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary package and access to research support funding. How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest via https://vu.smartygrants.com.au/VCRIF. Closing date for your Expressions of Interest will be 30 April 2026 @ 5pm For further information please review the Vice-Chancellor’s Research & Impact Fellowship scheme on our webpage. Who to Contact: For further information relating to the position, please contact the Vice Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowship Scheme program team at vcrif@vu.edu.au Why Join VU: VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being.  Our Commitment: Victoria University is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and socially responsible community. We honour our deep diversity by respecting First Nations perspectives and embedding sustainable approaches to Protecting Country, while championing progressive inclusivity for all—embracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio‑economic backgrounds. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, we strive to create a place where everyone feels they belong, and we ensure a positive, barrier‑free recruitment experience by providing adjustments and accessible formats upon request at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or (03) 9919 5999

1 x Full time, fixed term (3 years) position available to join the School of Computing Technologies - Cyber Security & Software Systems Discipline Salary Academic Level B ($115,303 - $136,925) + 17% super Based at the City campus, but may be required to travel to other University campuses About the Role We are seeking a Lecturer to contribute to the teaching and research activities within the Discipline of Cyber Security and Software Systems within their area of expertise. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate, Masters, and Graduate Diploma programs, while maintaining and advancing scholarly, research, and/or professional capabilities. The successful candidate will actively engage with academic, industry, and professional communities to promote the program and build meaningful partnerships. Working collaboratively within a collegial teaching team, the Lecturer will keep colleagues and students informed of emerging developments in cyber security, cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, and software systems, and may also undertake course coordination responsibilities. This position is a backfill for a DECRA Fellow, with opportunities to collaborate on research focused on securing systems and addressing data privacy and security challenges in machine learning. About You To be successful for this position, you will have: Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels in core areas of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology and Cyber Security, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials. Ability to undertake course coordination role. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning. Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Cyber Security and Software Systems Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links. Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates. Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government. Demonstrated ability to work in team environments, to contribute to the development of positive work culture, and to embrace change to support innovation. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field. Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information, please see Position Description below. Position Description - Cyber Security Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications close on Wednesday, 29th of April. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. At the Department of Applied Physics, our pioneering research in physical sciences creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential. Our research focuses on Materials physics, Quantum technology, Soft & living matter, and Advanced energy solutions. Topics extend from fundamental research to important applications. We educate future generations of research and development professionals, data specialists, technology experts, inventors, and scientists for industry and society. The Quantum Nanomechanics group at the Department of Applied Physics, is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct experimental research in projects related to quantum micromechanical systems. Our team investigates how mechanical oscillators can be utilized for fundamental studies probing quantum mechanics in massive systems, as well as for applications in quantum information processing. The measurements are carried out at deep cryogenic temperatures in dilution refrigerators. Notably, we have demonstrated quantum entanglement between two micromechanical oscillators realized as vibrating aluminum drumheads [Nature 556, 478 (2018), Science 372, 625 (2021)]. Project 1: Gravitational coupling between nonclassical masses This project aims to address one of the great unresolved challenges in physics: While quantum mechanics successfully describes low-energy phenomena, it is incompatible with general relativity which governs gravity and huge energies. The interface between these two has remained experimentally elusive, because only the most violent events in the universe have been considered to produce measurable effects due to the plausible quantum behavior of gravity. We aim at detecting gravitational forces for the first time within a quantum system. We use mechanical oscillators loaded by milligram masses and bring two such gravitationally interacting oscillators into nonclassical motional states. The initial phase of the project focuses on measuring the gravitational force between milligram-scale gold particles, representing a new mass scale showing gravitational forces within a system. This work is part of the ERC Advanced Grant project “GUANTUM: Probing the limits of quantum mechanics and gravity with micromechanical oscillators”. Project 2: Remote connection and strong coupling in coherent electromechanics We utilize “microwave optomechanical” devices, where micromechanical membrane oscillators interact with on-chip microwave cavity resonators. Optomechanical techniques allow for both preparing, measuring and manipulation of the mechanical quantum states. So far, true quantum states in such systems have been reached in only in physically adjacent components. We aim to extend this to remotely connected electromechanical systems capable of sharing a quantum state. This opens possibilities for fundamental studies in remote entanglement and quantum teleportation of mechanical states, as well as ultra-sensitive detection of weak, long-range forces—such as those predicted by physics beyond the Standard Model. Distant, coupled microwave optomechanical systems can also be utilized for quantum information transmission. In this project, two electromechanical quantum chips are connected via superconducting cables at millikelvin temperatures. The vibrating membranes will be realized with a phononic crystal radiation shield, enabling ultrahigh mechanical quality factors. In the project we are also interested in increasing the electromechanical coupling by creating a nanometer-size vacuum gap connection to the vibrating membrane via nanopositioning.  This work is part of European Union’s Quantera Program project “MQSens: Quantum Sensing with Nonclassical Mechanical Oscillators”, where opto-/electromechanics is utilized to explore how quantum protocols can be adapted to mechanical sensors in the quantum regime for various applications. Your role The experimental work in all these projects involves design of the samples and of the measurement setups, cleanroom fabrication, performing cryogenic microwave measurements, and data analysis. You are expected to participate in advising and mentoring PhD students. Your experience and ambitions For this challenging research, we are looking for brilliant and energetic individuals who are motivated in experimental, low-temperature quantum physics. We require the candidates to have a proven track record in experimental research with similar or related topics, cleanroom microfabrication, and strong interest in micromechanical systems. Additionally, the candidates should be excellent team players. Experience with cryogenics and dilution refrigerators, and skill in theoretical understanding of the studied phenomena, are considered significant assets. We require the candidates to have excellent skills in English. Finnish language is not required. To be eligible, a postdoctoral researcher must hold a PhD degree in a suitable field. What we offer The Quantum Nanomechanics team, ambitous but relaxed with a great team spirit, conducts cutting-edge experimental research on the foundations of quantum mechanics. With superconducting qubits, we explore processing of quantum information with mechanical motion. In our more applied research, we lay the foundation for a new generation of devices that use various types of microwave-optomechanical effects for efficient signal processing. We have realized quantum-limited microwave amplifiers and nonreciprocal components to be used in superconducting quantum technology. The fixed term contract is typically initially for two years and can be extended on mutual agreement. Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. The starting salary for a Postdoctoral researcher is approx. 4130 €/month. The salary ranges from 4130 € to 4550 € per month, depending on previous experience. The contract includes occupational healthcare. The workplace will be the Otaniemi Campus of Aalto University, in the premises of the OtaNano national research infrastructure for micro- and nanotechnologies. OtaNano provides access to all the advanced nanofabrication, nanomicroscopy and measurement facilities and techniques. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland on campus leverages the bridge between research and innovation. Several startup companies working with electronics, cryogenics, and quantum technology have recently emerged in the community. Our team belongs to the Finnish Quantum Flagship national initiative that is harnessing quantum phenomena for solid-state-based quantum devices and applications. Ready to apply? To apply for the position, please submit your application including the attachments mentioned below as one single PDF document in English through our online recruitment system by using the link on Aalto University’s web page ("Apply Now”). Letter of motivation CV including list of publications Degree certificates Contact details of at least two referees Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions  The deadline for applications is May 31, 2026. We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. For additional information, kindly contact Prof. Mika Sillanpää, Mika.Sillanpaa@aalto.fi. Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People , and Shaping a Sustainable Future. Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto Check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/ About Finland Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://www.worldhappiness.report/ For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland & https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info-package. More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here. Please see more of our Open Positions here.