Elizabeth & Vernon Puzey Fellowship

**Job no**: 0061724
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed term for 3 years
**Faculty**:Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
**Department/School**:School of Computing and Information Systems
**Salary**:Level A.6- A.8 $101,460 - $108-906 (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct independent research on your nominated research topic, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and actively engage in collaborative research endeavours.
- Excellent opportunity to join a prestigious fellowship program at the University of Melbourne, benefiting from a supportive research environment, potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on increasing gender diversity in academic roles.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

**About the Role**

The Elizabeth & Vernon Puzey Fellowship seeks to attract outstanding early career doctoral graduates to the University of Melbourne, with a focus in 2024 on research priorities in computing and information technology. You will conduct independent research, publish findings, and collaborate with researchers in the School of Computing and Information Systems. This prestigious fellowship offers a three-year term, research allowance, and encourages gender diversity in academia.

Note the Puzey Fellowship scheme at the University of Melbourne is awarded annually, with the research focus rotating among the fields of medicine, science, and engineering. In 2024, the Fellowship research focus area is in the fields of engineering specified above. The University of Melbourne is concurrently advertising for applicants for the 2025 Puzey Fellowship via a separate process. For more information please see here.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Independently plan and carry out research on the appointee’s nominated research project area and work towards completion of the aims of the project;
- Develop effective timelines and milestones based on goals of the research programme;
- Perform qualitative and/or statistical analysis of research data and communicate this information to collaborators;
- Regularly write technical reports on the outputs of the research conducted, and maintain accurate and detailed records of all research conducted;
- Participate in preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
- Liaise effectively with collaborators and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
- Assist other researchers in carrying out research activities in order to work as a team and further the School’s research output;
- Contribute to the development of the research program in one of the School’s four priority research areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Information Systems, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence;
**Who We Are Looking For**

You are a self-driven and independent researcher who excels in establishing partnerships with internal and external collaborators. Additionally, you are an effective communicator who can liaise with collaborators and stakeholders while supporting fellow researchers to enhance the School's overall research productivity and impact.

**You will also have**:

- Completed a PhD within the last 3 years (with consideration for career interruptions) in a discipline that aligns with the priority areas of the School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS).
- A well-articulated proposal for independent research in an area that aligns with the core research themes in CIS and a commitment to interdisciplinary research.
- A record of quality research as evidenced by publications in leading journals and at conferences commensurate with opportunity.
- Excellent ability in analysing data, problem solving and maintaining accurate research records.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. **The Puzey Fellowship has an inherent requirement that the incumbent must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.**

**Your New Team**

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary Faculty organised into three key areas: Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more inf