About the Role
As a professorial lead, you will define the research direction for machine learning within the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences. You will shape research, teaching, and engagement initiatives, mentor academic staff and higher degree research candidates, and lead curriculum development to prepare graduates for research and industry careers. The role involves building partnerships with industry, government, and employers while contributing to leadership in the responsible and trustworthy use of AI.
Responsibilities
- Lead data science research
- Train the next generation of AI graduates and researchers
- Set research direction across deep learning, natural language processing, data science, and mathematical foundations
- Mentor academic staff and higher degree research candidates
- Lead curriculum development
- Build partnerships with industry, employers, and government
- Contribute to leadership in the responsible and trustworthy use of AI
- Deliver research that influences industry practice
- Grow research capability
Requirements
- Visa sponsorship is available
- Must submit application via the University's online recruitment system
- Provide a cover letter outlining motivation, vision for the discipline, and start date
- Provide a comprehensive academic CV detailing positions, achievements, education, and research outputs
- Provide contact details for three referees
Skills
- Machine learning
- Deep learning
- Natural language processing
- Data science
- Mathematical foundations
- Research leadership
- Curriculum development
- Mentorship
Location
- Parramatta South campus
Work Type
- Full-time
- Ongoing
- Flexible working arrangements
Experience Level
- Academic Level E
Salary/Compensations
- $230,375 – $238,446 per annum
- 17% Super
- Leave Loading
Benefits
- Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners
- Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking
- Novated motor vehicle leasing
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Complimentary annual flu vaccination
- Eligibility for Fitness Passport membership
- Discounted private health cover
- Onsite childcare at Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses
- Discounted childcare fees and salary packaging
About the Company
- Western Sydney University
- Committed to student success, impactful research, and stronger communities
- Bold, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to substantive equality as outlined in the Equal Opportunity Policy
- Encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
