About the Role
Full Time – Continuing (Research‐only for the first 5 years of appointment, followed by a teaching and research appointment).
Flinders University is seeking an internationally recognised researcher in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in Advanced Manufacturing to lead a high‐impact research program aligned with the university's strategic priorities and the Flinders Factory of the Future. The successful candidate will shape advanced manufacturing research within a collaborative and research‐intensive environment.
Position is appointed initially as a research‐only leadership position for five years, transitioning to a continuing teaching and research appointment.
Responsibilities
* Lead an innovative and internationally competitive research program in mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing.
* Undertake high‐impact research in areas such as industrial robotics and automation, design for manufacture, digital and smart manufacturing, sustainability, and circular manufacturing.
* Secure competitive grant funding and generate external research and contract income.
* Supervise and mentor higher‐degree by research students and early‐ and mid‐career researchers.
* Contribute to research translation, commercialisation and industry engagement.
Qualifications
* PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing or a related field.
* Established international research profile with strong publications and competitive grant success.
* Expertise in advanced manufacturing (e.g., industrial robotics, collaborative robotics, integrated production and automation systems, design for manufacture, sustainability and circular manufacturing).
* Experience leading research programmes, teams and complex projects.
* Proven HDR supervision, mentoring and collaboration record.
* Knowledge of research translation, commercialisation and industry engagement.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
This position is open to domestic and international candidates. Relocation and visa support is available.
Applicants will be considered for appointment at Level D or Level E, depending on experience, research leadership profile, and alignment with the position capabilities.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
* A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the university will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Flinders University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from all other groups.
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