Research Fellow, Robotics

Conduct high-quality research in robotics and intelligent systems.

• Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability – Gippsland Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until September 2027
• Academic Level B - $112,046 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 05/10/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will focus on conducting high-quality research in robotics and intelligent systems, with an emphasis on developing innovative solutions and advancing fundamental knowledge in the field. You will contribute to collaborative research projects, prepare publications in high-impact journals, and support the development of competitive research funding applications.

You will:

• conduct research in robotics, with a focus on mobile robot navigation and control;
• design, build, and test robotic systems, integrating hardware and software;
• develop and prepare findings in high-impact journals and leading robotics conferences;
• collaborate with academic and industry partners to secure research funding; and
• supervise and mentor research students.

About you

Reporting to the Associate Professor, Mechatronics and Project Lead, you will work as a key part of the research team using your expertise in mobile robot navigation and control engineering.

You will possess:

• demonstrated evidence of research expertise and an active research profile;
• strong track record of publications in high-impact journals or leading robotics/control conferences;
• demonstrated experience in hardware implementation and experimental validation of robotic systems; and
• demonstrated proficiency in robotics programming and simulation environments (e.g., ROS, MATLAB/Simulink, C++, Python).

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How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 5 October 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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