Academic Leader in Control and Optimisation

2 weeks ago


Parkville, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

Job Opportunity

The University of Melbourne is seeking an exceptional Academic with research leadership in control and optimisation to join a renowned group of academics within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

This position reports to the Head of Department and involves regular interaction with the Dean of Engineering or delegate.

You will be expected to lead substantial research programs and collaborate with researchers within and external to the Department to demonstrate translation and impact of research.

About You

  • You will have a demonstrated relevant world-class track record of high-quality research and scholarship in control systems, as evidenced by research publications in high-quality journals, conferences and technical reports.
  • You will possess a PhD in electrical engineering, with emphasis on systems engineering.
  • You will have a track record of leadership, including the organisation of workshops and conferences, development of enabling resources, and involvement in outreach activities.
  • You will have a track record of teaching at the tertiary level in a top 100 ranked international university, including the development of new courses and teaching pedagogies.
  • You will be able to develop strong links with industry and government.

About Us

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 School 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.

Employee Benefits

We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life.

These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions.



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