Research Fellow

3 days ago

Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity

This is your chance to join a vibrant and forward-thinking team in the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, part of the Faculty of Information Technology. As a Research Fellow, you'll be at the forefront of developing innovative AI solutions to tackle some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Working within the Environmental Informatics Hub and reporting to the Director, you'll help lead research into sequential decision-making under uncertainty, such as reinforcement learning and adaptive management, with a focus on biodiversity conservation. You'll contribute to high-impact publications and collaborate across disciplines to deliver research that makes a real-world difference. In addition a component of the position (20%) will involve teaching subjects relating to your research.

About You

You hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) and bring demonstrated expertise in sequential decision-making approaches such as Markov Decision Processes, reinforcement learning, deep learning, or adaptive management. You have a strong track record of research publications and experience working both independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams. Your excellent communication skills and programming proficiency (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R) support your ability to lead or contribute to impactful research initiatives.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Iadine Chades, Director Environmental Informatics Hub, or

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday 7 September, 11:55pm AEST

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