Research Associate in Artificial Intelligence

Position: Research Associate in Artificial Intelligence at UNSW. The Faculty of Engineering is offering a Research Associate position in Cognitive Robotics and Knowledge Representation and Reasoning/Neuro-Symbolic AI. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 3 years. Location: Kensington, Sydney, Australia. Salary: AUD $113,911 to $121,838 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

• Conduct both independent and collaborative research activities to advance your expertise in the field of Cognitive Robotics and Knowledge Representation and Reasoning/Neuro-Symbolic Artificial Intelligence.
• Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, participate in conferences and workshops, and actively engage with industry partners.
• Reports to Professor Maurice Pagnucco, Deputy Dean (Education), Faculty of Engineering, and has no direct reports.

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• PhD (or soon to be awarded) in knowledge representation and reasoning (artificial intelligence) or neurosymbolic AI or related area.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please click the Apply Now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact: Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Friday 19 September 2025

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