Research Fellow

**Job no**: 0058198 **Location**:Parkville **Role type**:Full time (part-time or other flexible working arrangements will be welcomed); Fixed-term for 12 months (with possibility of extension) **Faculty**:Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology **Department/School**:School of Computing and Information Systems **Salary**:Level A - $77,171 - $104,717 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands. **About the School of Computing and Information Systems** The School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) at the University of Melbourne is an international leader in computing research and teaching. CIS is one of the highest-profile schools in the country, regularly ranked top in Australia for Computer Science (THE and QS). It is one of only two Australian divisions to be ranked "5 - Well above world standard" in both Information and Computing Sciences (FOR 08) and Information Systems (FOR 0806). The School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest-quality staff available in order to produce outstanding and impactful research. CIS has highly successful research teams in the key areas of Computer Science (CS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Information Systems (IS). **About the Role** The Cybersecurity Assurance for Teams of Computers and Humans (CATCH) joint MURI-AUSMURI sits across 6 universities in Australia and the U.S. The Australia-US Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (AUSMURI) is funded by the Defence Next Generation Technology Fund (NGTF) and administered by the Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. Responsibilities include: - Contributing to teaching, training, scientific mentoring and supervision of students - Independently plan and carry out research on the nominated research project and work towards completion of the aims of the project - Performing data analysis, and be responsible for qualitative and statistical analysis of research data and to communicate this information to the Chief Investigators and collaborators - Leadership and participation in preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals **About You** You will have excellent ability in analysing data, problem solving and maintaining accurate research records. Your proactive approach and ability to use initiative, work with mínimal supervision and prioritise tasks to achieve project objectives within timelines will be vital in this role. You will have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders in a courteous and effective manner. You will also have: - A higher degree in computer science, or closely related discipline - Ability to perform independent research and a commitment to interdisciplinary research - Demonstrated capacity to communicate research concepts to technical and non-technical audiences - Capability for innovative research, as evidenced by scholarly publication - To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._ **_ Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia._** **About the University** The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement. **Benefits of Working with Us** In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits: - Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave - Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading - Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs - Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club - Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families **Be Yourself** We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the c