Overview:
* We are seeking a renowned academic leader to join our team as a Professor in Data Science and AI. In this senior role, you will be a key driver of research excellence, innovative teaching, and strategic leadership within the School of Computing Technologies.
* Remuneration at Academic Level E + 17% Super
About You
This distinguished position requires a highly accomplished individual with a national-level research track record in neuro-symbolic and trustworthy AI.
In this role, you will lead high-impact research projects, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and build strong national and global partnerships across academia, government, and industry. Furthermore, you will:
* Contribute to teaching and curriculum development within the Data Science and AI discipline, support the strategic direction of the School, and mentor staff to drive academic excellence
* Have expertise that complements our existing strengths—such as Responsible AI, Intelligent Decision Making, and Multi-modal Machine Learning—including areas like Knowledge Graphs, Contextual AI, Conversational AI, and Trustworthy & Safe AI.
This position also offers the opportunity to explore human-AI teaming and ethical AI adoption in collaboration with colleagues across STEM, Design and Social Context, and Business and Law.
About the Role
The School of Computing Technologies is a centre for digital innovation, world-class research, and education in STEM via streamlined collaboration across relevant disciplines.
SCT drives digital innovation across all College teaching programs and elevates our external position as a leader in technology and digital innovation.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
* A PhD in a relevant field and an internationally recognised research track record in neuro-symbolic and trustworthy AI
* Proven ability to sustain and grow Research Groups and Centres through the attraction of external funding
* Extensive experience in attracting and supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance
* Demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best practice teaching strategies and dissemination of innovative practices
* Evidence of demonstrated strategic leadership in a large organisational unit or University-wide initiative and effective membership of a management team that developed and achieved shared goals and objectives
* Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a University
* Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
Key Selection Criteria
Please submit your CV, cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position.
For further information about this position, please see Position Description below.
Qualifications
Mandatory: PhD in a relevant field. Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
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