Research Fellow

**Company Description**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

As a Research Fellow, you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to advance ‘Privacy-Aware and Personalised Explanation Overlays for Recommender Systems’ and drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

- Conduct data analysis, data management, user privacy, and responsible AI research that contributes to the research objectives of the Centre/Institute.
- Develop a good publication record in high impact, international, esteemed peer-reviewed journals and to seek competitive funding.
- Analyse datasets relevant to recommender systems to identify patterns, biases, and potential privacy concerns.
- Contribute to the Institute/Centre’s research projects as appropriate to research skills.
- This is a fixed term (three years until 30/6/2027), 75% part-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations._
- Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples._

**Salary Range**
The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Fellow, Grade 1 range $84,830 - $99,367 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $99,251 - $116,259 per annum. The salary will be pro rata for this part time appointment.
**Qualifications**
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

- A PhD or equivalent qualifications/work experience in the fields of engineering, compute science, physics, and mathematics.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in teaching at the tertiary education level, and a proven ability in the administration of University courses.
- A demonstrated understanding of modern Big Data management methods and familiarity with streamlined data processing and data visualisation techniques.
- A demonstrated understanding of statistical and probabilistic models focusing on user insights.
- A demonstrated experience in the quantitative and qualitative data analysis on user-centric datasets.
- A knowledge of modern data-centric programming languages.

**Additional Information** Why join Griffith?**
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities

**How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)