Associate Professor / Professor, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Waurn Ponds, VICTORIA
Deadline: 29 Jan 2024

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories:Science


Deakin is serious about growth and is seeking a leader in the discipline of AI & machine learning who has the ambition to lead innovation in education and employability, research and industry engagement.

The School of Information Technology is positioned at the cutting edge of future industries and is partnered with two of the country’s leading IT strategic research institutes:

• Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A²I²); and

• Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI)

Delivering programs in complementary disciplines, our mission is to carry out world-class research that makes a difference to the communities we serve and to equip tomorrow’s information technology graduates with the knowledge, skills and practical experience required for successful careers in this rapidly changing field.

Bringing a bold vision for the future of AI and machine learning, and expertise in generative AI and deep learning, credible applicants will also demonstrate prior success in inspiring early and mid-career colleagues with energy and drive. Deakin will support a vision for creating new research focus areas that explore the future application of AI and ML through pan-university collaboration and impactful engagement with industry.

Candidates should bring demonstrated experience in driving innovative, practical approaches to teaching and learning, assessment, and research. Balancing first-rate, technical capabilities with exemplary engagement and communication skills, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your career in an environment that fosters excellence and encourages experimentation. In turn, you will develop and inspire others, engaging collaboratively across the School and University, in Australia and internationally to realise the impact of your work.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

The salary on offer for these positions will range from Level D $AUD 159,181 – Level E $AUD 204,256 + 17% superannuation, commensurate with experience. To learn more about this unique opportunity please contact our advising consultants Philip Graham and Conny Yuan at Boyden on +61 2 9225 7400, or [email protected]            

Applications close on 29 January 2024


Advertised:20 Dec 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:29 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time