Senior Lecturer in Advanced Wireless Technologies

Join a global leader in Microwave / Millimetre-Wave Engineering and drive innovation in wireless technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer to build on their established achievements in teaching, research, and service, while driving impact in a rapidly evolving field. Modern systems and platforms are critically dependent on advanced wireless technologies for communications and remote sensing.

The successful candidate will play a central role in Critical RF and Antenna Engineering Technologies and strengthen research and teaching within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS).

The school fosters a dynamic and inspiring environment for academics, leading advancements at the cutting edge of technology.

Main Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research:
  • Lead independent or collaborative research to achieve national recognition and impact in RF and Antenna Engineering.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, students, and industry on joint research and funding applications.
  • Act as chief investigator in securing and managing external research funding.
  • Maintain a strong publication record in high-quality international journals and conferences.
  • Prepare progress reports and participate in regular project meetings.
  • Initiate and coordinate strategic, externally funded collaborations across the university, nationally, and internationally.
  • Support knowledge transfer and commercialisation of intellectual property.
  • Conduct impactful research that influences policy, practice, or commercialisation, gaining national and international recognition in RF and Antenna Engineering.
• Supervision and Researcher Development:
  • Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
• Citizenship and Service:
  • Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing the criteria for academic performance.

About this Opportunity

This is an ideal chance to work alongside talented individuals and contribute to a vibrant community of researchers and academics.

About UQ

We're committed to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we provide access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining our community include:

• Flexibility in working arrangements including hybrid on-site/remote options and flexible start/end times.
• Opportunities for career progression via the academic promotions process.

About You

To be considered for this position, you'll need:

• Completion of a PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligibility to apply for and obtain a security clearance.
• An established profile in teaching and research in RF and Antenna Engineering.
• National recognition in RF and Antenna Engineering, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journals and conferences.
• A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.
• A strong track record of course coordination and participation in the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
• A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities.