Lecturer in Robotics Engineering

25 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

Research Field

Engineering
Technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

21 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Be on the forefront of teaching and research in cutting edge technology
• Academic Level B, Salary Range $109,830 pa - $130,080 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time Continuing Opportunity

 

About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).

 

About the role:

The Faculty of Science and Technology drives the University’s renewed focus on the science and technology disciplines to produce courses that meet the rapidly changing demands of the job market. The School of Information Technology and Systems (ITS) is seeking a Lecturer in Robotics Engineering to bolster its growing engineering programs. The position will bring specialised expertise in Robotics Engineering, facilitating teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate courses focused on robot perception, localisation and mapping, and Human-Robot Interaction. Alongside conducting high-quality research, the appointee will support course accreditation efforts and maintain collaborative links with industry, professional bodies, and government entities.

 

As an (ER) Education/ Research focused position, the primary responsibilities include fostering teaching excellence, recruiting and supervising research candidates, cultivating local and international industry relationships, and contributing to program development. The broad development the faculty is keen to expand on and in which this position will play a pivotal role in progressing are robotic design, robotic dynamics, algorithmic robotics, control systems, human robot interactions and industrial robotics & systems. The University of Canberra has a collaborative robotics research centre which this position will be able to utilise and contribute in advancing the exciting and evolving robotics engineering environment.

 

About you:

The successful applicant will have a PhD in the field as a compulsory requirement with proven experience teaching and researching in robotics engineering. If you're passionate about Robotics Engineering and committed to academic excellence, apply now to be part of our dynamic team in advancing teaching, research, and innovation in this rapidly evolving field,

 

What’s in it for you:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

 

University of Canberra embodies it’s Values of Everyone’s invites, Nurragunnawali, Change the World, Dare to be Curious and Walk together which we are proud. UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

 

The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

 

To be considered for this role all we want is for you to apply with you CV only and, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description  requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

 

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

 

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.

 

For job specific information: please contact Dharmendra Sharma - Professor of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence - (02) 6201 2131 - [email protected]

 

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]

 

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday, 21st of  April, 2024

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Postal Code

Melbourne University

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/368028/lecturer-in-robotic…

Contact

City

Melbourne

STATUS: EXPIRED