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Bring innovative perspectives, contemporary research leadership and constructive challenge to RMIT's College of Business & Law. Shape research, academic development and impact across one of the leading business and law Colleges in Southeast Asia. Executive academic leadership role with underlying ongoing Academic Level E role. About the role RMIT is seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the College of Business & Law (CoBL) as Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Academic Development (ADVC RAD). This is a significant executive leadership opportunity for a senior research leader who has operated in high-performing university environments and is ready to bring that experience, perspective and ambition to RMIT. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) is seeking a leader who can help the College review how things are done, learn from external practice, lift research performance and build the conditions for academic success across a large, complex and internationally connected College. CoBL is one of the largest business schools in the Asia-Pacific region, with a distinctive combination of business and law disciplines, deep industry connections, major operations in Melbourne, a business school in Vietnam, and partnerships across Southeast Asia and beyond. The College sits at the intersection of business, law, technology and social impact, creating a powerful platform for research that is applied, collaborative and globally relevant. Reporting to the DVC, the ADVC RAD will provide strategic leadership for the College's research portfolio and lead the implementation of RMIT's research strategy within the College. Uniquely, the role will also lead a distinctive academic development mandate, supporting staff capability, academic career pathways, promotion and progression to the professoriate. As a member of the College Executive, the successful candidate will work closely with the DVC, Deans, the College Executive, the central Research and Innovation Portfolio, RMIT Vietnam, HDR leaders and academic communities across the College and University. The role requires a leader who can combine academic credibility with practical implementation discipline; someone who can build trust, set direction, raise ambition and help others succeed. Key priorities Bring diverse leadership experience and external research practice knowledge to the way research and academic development are led across the College. Lead the College's research strategy, performance agenda and annual strategic operating plans, aligned to RMIT's broader research priorities. Strengthen a high-performance, collaborative and impactful research culture across business and law disciplines. Build College-wide research concentrations and cross-disciplinary activity aligned to major questions, applied impact and the intersection of business, law, technology and society. Enhance research impact through partnerships with industry, government, international institutions and professional networks. Lead the College's academic development agenda, including staff capability, career development, promotion readiness and progression to the professoriate. Oversee HDR strategy, recruitment, supervision quality, timely completions and the positioning of HDR activity within the College's research objectives. Strengthen research governance, grant evaluation, reporting and the management of emerging research risks, including AI, intellectual property, ethics and research integrity. Work across Melbourne, Vietnam and RMIT's international networks to build research capability, academic success and regional impact. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Professorial standing, a PhD and an internationally recognised research profile in a business or law discipline. Senior academic leadership experience at Dean, Associate Dean Research, ADVC, PVC or comparable level. Evidence of leading research strategy, research performance, research governance, HDR quality and impactful research outcomes at scale. Experience working in complex university environments, ideally across more than one institution or operating model. Contemporary understanding of the research landscape, including impact, translation, technology, AI, ethics, intellectual property, research funding and the future of business and law disciplines. Demonstrated experience supporting academic development, career pathways, promotion, capability uplift and the development of the professoriate. The ability to build credibility with senior academic leaders while also engaging constructively with professional teams, central portfolios and external partners. Strong international perspective, with experience or networks across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong or Southeast Asia highly regarded. A leadership style that is collegial, inclusive and pragmatic, but also clear, decisive and performance oriented. The capacity to bring new ideas to RMIT while working constructively within a values-led, collaborative university culture. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. To apply Please submit a maximum five-page relevant CV and maximum four-page covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information, please see the Position Description or contact Ben Cass, Executive Recruitment Manager via email ben.cass@rmit.edu.au for a confidential discussion. 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 Sunday 28th of June at 11.59pm. 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. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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 Centre for Immersification, dedicated to applied research in immersive technologies and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Research staff at the Centre have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on innovative projects within the university. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of an advanced content moderation framework for immersive 3D virtual environments, such as Roblox and Minecraft. The research staff will play a key role in building and integrating of AI agents into gaming scenarios (e.g., gameplay, interactions, procedural content generation, dynamic narratives), and integrating a multimodal detection pipeline, ensuring real-time performance, scalability, and deployment readiness in alignment with the project’s research objectives. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of faculty members, engineers, and industry partners, including renowned researchers at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. Technical skills, natural curiosity, versatility, and enthusiasm are highly desired traits that will enable success in this fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Collaborate with the PI, Co-PIs and NTU team to design and develop a robust and scalable software system for autonomous agents navigating immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Design and develop robust and scalable game agents to navigate and interact with immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Integrate AI agents into gaming scenarios (e.g., gameplay, interactions, procedural content generation, dynamic narratives) Leverage fine-tuned Vision-Language Models (VLMs) for game scenario detection, supporting zero-shot reasoning and scene-graph inference. Ensure the system is deployment-ready by supporting benchmarking of inference speed, compute efficiency, and scalability with concurrent agents. Maintain high software engineering standards through rigorous testing, version control, clear documentation, and continuous improvement of development infrastructure (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, cloud-based services). Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming proficiency in Python and/or C++. Demonstrable experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Hands-on experience with game AI agents and/or GUI agents such as Mineflayer, Unity ML-Agents, or similar. Solid expertise in computer vision techniques, transformer architectures, and multi-modal learning. Familiarity with reinforcement learning (RL) principles, curriculum learning strategies, and the challenges of real-time systems. Working knowledge of distributed systems and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Communicate research findings and project progress effectively through demos, internal presentations, and contributions to external academic forums where appropriate. A genuine passion for developing AI agents for games. Roblox or Minecraft players are a strong advantage. Key Competencies Strong software development and debugging skills. Demonstrable experience with machine learning frameworks. Proficient in technical writing and system documentation. Self-directed learner with strong problem-solving and research capability.

Full time, fixed term for 5 years with the successful candidate being offered a professorial appointment in an appropriate discipline in the school and will retain that position at the conclusion of their headship Lead one of Australia's most respected psychology schools, shaping the future of research and education in a globally recognised institution. Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney is seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the Faculty of Science as Head of School, School of Psychology. This is a pivotal role that shapes the future of psychology education and research at one of Australia's leading universities. You will lead a dynamic school, drive innovation in teaching and research, and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Key responsibilities will be to: provide strategic leadership and management for the development and delivery of academic programs lead initiatives to enhance educational excellence and student experience identify emerging trends to support innovation and quality improvement manage the school's financial sustainability and oversee budget planning mentor and develop academic and professional staff to achieve strategic goals represent the school in external engagement, industry partnerships, and public forums About you (skills, capabilities and experience) a PhD in a relevant field demonstrated leadership and management experience in a tertiary environment a track record in strategic planning and delivery experience in financial management and budget oversight ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders proven capability in staff development and performance management. Key benefits a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund generous relocation allowance if moving from interstate or overseas access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centers gain the recognition of working in a leading University. Term and remuneration The successful candidate will be offered a five-year fixed term position on a full-time basis, with the successful candidate being offered a professorial appointment in an appropriate discipline in the school and will retain that position at the conclusion of their headship. The appointment is subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Pre-employment checks 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. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the candidate information brochure and position description for further details. Click to view the Candidate Information Brochure for this role. Click to view the Position Description for this role. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Saj Bahram (Senior Talent Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations) by email sajad.bahram@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Sunday 28 June 2026 11:59 PM