Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Organisational Cyber Resilience
Location: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-44027
UQ Cyber
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position up to 1 year
Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
UQ Cyber Research Centre is offering an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop their expertise and emerging research profile. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will focus on UQ Cyber’s thought leadership and research on cyber resilience, focusing on the application to the small and medium businesses use cases, or cyber resilience challenges that face emerging technologies such as generative AI.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
- Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
- Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
- Completion of a PhD in information systems, cyber security or computer science, with a focus on cyber resilience for organisations.
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen.
- An emerging profile in research in cyber resilience.
- Evidence of industry engagement and policy submissions in cyber resilience, small and medium-sized businesses.
- Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of contributions towards successfully obtaining external research funding, patent filing, or government tender submissions.
- Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ryan Ko (ryan.ko@uq.edu.au). For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Responses to the ‘About You’ section
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44027).
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