* Join the Innovative Planet Research Institute at Swinburne University
* Full-time, fixed-term position until September 2027, Hawthorn
* Academic Level B + 17% super and attractive staff benefits
About the Role
The Innovative Planet Research Institute (IPRI) is seeking a driven and forward-thinking Research Fellow to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), quantum sensors, and estimation theory. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic, multi-university team focused on fusing classical and quantum sensor technologies to solve real-world challenges.
As a key contributor, you’ll lead high-impact research, develop and implement novel algorithms, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes. You’ll also play a role in mentoring emerging researchers, securing competitive funding, and engaging with industry to translate innovation into practice.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
· Demonstration of relevant experience in the field of PNT/Sensor technologies.
· Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and proactively as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-institution research team, as well as proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
· Ability to contribute to research projects including identifying and tracking milestones, reporting on progress and identifying barriers to completion.
· Demonstrated written and oral communication skills for scholarly publications, technical reports and project documentation including with industry/non-research-based partners.
· Experience in writing high-quality publications in international journals and Grant applications.
Qualifications
· PhD in a relevant field Mathematics, Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, PNT or a related field or a combination of a PhD with extensive experience in one of these fields
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.
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Applications Close: 5pm, Tuesday 30th September 2025
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
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