Lecturer
Job no: 524981
Work type: full time
Location: Canberra, ACT
Categories: Lecturer, Associate Lecturer
Lecturer
Employment type: Full time 35 hrs per week
Duration: Fixed term for a period of up to 24 months
Remuneration: Level B from $119,440 - $140,802 plus 17% Superannuation
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
Why Your Role Matters:
Join our dynamic team as an Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Systems Engineering! Based within the School of Systems and Computing (SYSCOM) and the Capability System Centre (CSC), you’ll be at the forefront of developing and enhancing our digital systems engineering and mission engineering capabilities. Your role will involve collaborating with colleagues from the University and Defence, contributing to cutting-edge systems modelling, and promoting the use of digital systems engineering in managing complex systems.
Responsibilities:
As part of our team, you’ll lead and support research activities across various systems engineering disciplines. Your focus will be on systems modelling, digital engineering, mission engineering, and advanced manufacturing. We’re seeking a candidate with a strong background in these areas, a passion for education and research, and a commitment to advancing systems engineering. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to develop a research-focused, education-focused, or balanced workload, with adjustments over time supported by the Head of School. Reporting to the Capability System Centre Director, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of systems engineering.
Who You Are:
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A PhD in the discipline of systems science or systems engineering to the design, architecting and analysis of technical or socio-technical systems, highly preferably with a background experience in areas such as model-based systems engineering, mission engineering, digital engineering, and decision analytics that complements the breadth of expertise of the School/Centre.
- Demonstrated experience in mathematical and statistical modelling including experience in writing computer code to develop optimization algorithms and undertake statistical analysis of complex datasets.
- Demonstrated ability to use and apply systems modelling approaches, such as system dynamics, agent-based modelling, and discrete-event simulation, effectively to address complex problem solving in real-life situations. Experience with a multi-method simulation software will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to develop hybrid-modelling approaches and experience in coupled frameworks, e.g., simulation-optimization and simulation-machine learning will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
- Generous superannuation contributions
- Employee discounts
- A commitment to lifelong learning
- UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.
Eligibility:
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.
The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.
In your application, please include:
- your CV
- a 2-page pitch addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.
In order to view the Position-Description– please ensure that you allow pop-ups for Jobs@UNSW Portal. Contact: Sondoss El Sawah E: s.elsawah@unsw.edu.au
Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Advertised: 04 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
