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Join Design Factory Melbourne at Swinburne University Full-time, 2 year fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level B + 17% super and attractive staff benefits About the Role Drive Contemporary Applied Innovation in a Practice-Led Environment Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Lecturer, Applied Innovation (2-year fixed term) to join Design Factory Melbourne (DFM) - a globally connected innovation hub embedded at the intersection of academia, industry and emerging startup ecosystems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Swinburne’s Ad Astra 2030 ambitions, shaping future-focused, industry-integrated learner experiences while advancing contemporary approaches to applied innovation in both teaching and research. At DFM, you will work within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that draws on real-world innovation practices from industry, startups and broader ecosystems. You’ll bring current applied innovation expertise into the classroom - designing and delivering hands-on, studio-based learning experiences that connect theory with the realities of innovation in practice. This role offers flexibility across teaching, applied research and innovation services, with opportunities to contribute to DFM’s diverse portfolio of industry projects, co-created innovation initiatives and startup-facing engagements. You’ll play a key role in enabling students to develop future-ready capabilities through immersive, work-integrated learning experiences. We’re seeking an emerging or established academic with experience in applied innovation, interdisciplinary or design-led learning, and a passion for bridging academic and industry practice. If you are energised by working across education, industry and innovation ecosystems, and want to contribute to a dynamic environment shaping the next generation of applied innovation talent, we’d love to hear from you. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Demonstrated experience in teaching in a university setting. Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience in higher education, including experience contributing to course teams, fostering a collaborative working environment, and supporting the delivery and enhancement of undergraduate curricula in alignment with institutional goals. (Desirable) Demonstrated capability to contribute to teaching a range of undergraduate and postgraduate innovation-based unit offerings. Demonstrated commitment to research in the university context including high quality publications (Desirable) Qualifications A PHD tertiary qualification aligned to innovation methodology or equivalent demonstrated experience. About Swinburne University of Technology  Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world. What We Offer You Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.  Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: 5pm, Saturday 4th July 2026 Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. 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Location Docklands Campus Salary £53,040 to £60,752 Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Thursday 25 June 2026 Interview Date Friday 03 July 2026 Reference 1171-26-A University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us The University of East London is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the global capital. Our Vision 2028 strategy is transforming how we prepare students for the careers and challenges of Industry 5.0, combining academic excellence with real world impact. We are committed to widening participation, driving social mobility and creating an inclusive and sustainable future for our communities. At the heart of this ambition is our Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT). CELT plays a central role in shaping the quality, innovation and impact of education across the University. Working in partnership with Schools and professional services colleagues, the team supports curriculum development, academic practice, digital and AI enabled education, and the professional development of staff. Through evidence informed practice and collaborative leadership, CELT contributes to a culture where teaching excellence and educational innovation thrive. About the Job As an Academic Developer, your purpose is to champion and elevate the quality of learning, teaching, and assessment across UEL. You will work at the interface of theory and practice, collaborating closely with School Directors of Education and Experience and professional service teams to design, deliver, and evaluate high-impact academic development initiatives. From leading university-wide symposia and mentoring staff through AdvanceHE Fellowship applications to spearheading technology-enhanced learning (TEL) and conducting published pedagogic research, you will be instrumental in shaping a culture of continuous educational enhancement. This role is hybrid, with some flexibility, two days on campus per week will be required. Essential Experience Required Higher Education Academic Development: A minimum of 4 years of proven experience within an HE academic development setting, specifically encompassing the end-to-end design, delivery, and evaluation of professional development activities. AdvanceHE Professional Recognition: Must hold Senior Fellow (SFHEA) or Principal Fellow (PFHEA) status with AdvanceHE, enabling you to confidently support and evaluate colleagues applying for professional recognition. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL): Demonstrable experience in the effective, strategic application of digital learning technologies to enhance curriculum delivery and assessment across diverse academic settings. Cross-Institutional Collaboration: A track record of working collaboratively across traditional academic schools and professional services to influence staff, motivate change, and embed inclusive practices. Large-Scale Workshop & Event Delivery: Extensive experience designing and facilitating high-impact workshops, training programmes, or large-scale institutional events (e.g., symposia or learning lunches) for diverse professional audiences. Agile Project Contribution: Experience contributing to or leading project-based activities with rapidly shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and a need to respond to team issues flexibly and proactively. About You The ideal candidate is an inspirational educator of educators. You possess a unique blend of high-level academic credibility and dynamic interpersonal warmth, allowing you to win trust and influence colleagues across all levels of the university. You don't just understand pedagogy, you are deeply committed to the scholarship of learning and teaching, with outcomes that inform real-world practice. You have a first degree alongside a higher degree or professional teaching/coaching qualification (with a Doctorate being highly desirable). Culturally agile and resilient, you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can use your initiative and creativity to solve complex problems. Most importantly, you are an advocate for equity in education; you natively understand how to design learning experiences that cater to a diverse, multicultural student and staff body, aligning perfectly with UEL’s vision for an inclusive, careers-focused future. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 31.08% to 35.38% pension (7.4% to 11.7% from you, depending on your grade, 23.68% from us), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

Schemes of Service: Research Division: Engineering Employment Type: Fixed Term As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry in its research pursuits. This position is situated within the SIT x NVIDIA AI Centre (SNAIC). This role is part of an industry innovation project with a large consumer goods company, where you will develop an evaluation framework for vision-language model (VLM) with applications in the personal care sector. The research focuses on fine-grained VLM capabilities such as spatial reasoning, temporal grounding, event tracking, and domain knowledge using a curated multimodal dataset. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with the Principal Investigator (PI) and industry partner to ensure all project deliverables are met Design and implement evaluation frameworks and metrics for vision-language models Develop annotated video datasets and capability-tagged evaluation tasks Build end-to-end evaluation pipelines and failure mode analysis tools to analyze VLM performance across reasoning dimensions Prepare technical reports, publications, and industry-facing deliverables Mentor student assistants Candidates are to communicate with any internal or external parties to ensure project deliverables are met. Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Supervisor. Requirements PhD in Computer Science or related field Expertise in computer vision and vision-language models Experience with ML evaluation metrics and benchmarking Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) Interest in applied, industry-collaborative research