Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Futures Institute (Charles Sturt University) – Multiple Research positions

Reference no:495823
Work type:Fixed Term – Full Time
Location:Other, Bathurst
Categories:Academic – Research Only/Fellowship

• An number of exciting opportunities in the newly established AI and Cyber Security Institute
• Be a part of an interdisciplinary team with ambition to develop inclusive AI systems promoting regional development
• Enjoy a dynamic research environment and make a difference by implementing the outputs of your research in practice

The Role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (5 years)
• Multiple positions are available
• Level B/C/D – $102,486 to $165,866 AUD (plus 17% Superannuation)
• Bathurst, Hybrid or Remote Work Arrangements may be considered
• Relocation Assistance  available

Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Futures Institute (AICF) is a new research Institute at Charles Sturt University aiming to become a world-class Research Centre of excellence in data science, artificial intelligence, and cyber security, to pursue the agenda of regional discovery , showing how AI developed ‘off the beaten track’ and ‘in the wild’ can better serve not only rural and regional communities, but society as a whole, creating a new comparative advantage for Australia internationally.

We are looking for interdisciplinary scholars with a background in quantitative research in such areas as AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Behavioural Science, Behavioural Data Science, Decision Theory, Game Theory, Human-Computer Interaction, Business Analytics, Behavioural Operations, Operations Research, Quantitative/Digital Marketing, Cognitive Science, Computational Social Science, Business Analytics, and Business Engineering although candidates with strong interdisciplinary background in other areas will also be considered. For positions in Responsible AI, researchers with qualitative background will also be considered.

If you have strong research experience in these fields, then we want to hear from you.

To be successful you will have:

• Doctoral qualifications relevant to the Institute’s priority areas
• A record of academic achievement or professional achievement relevant to at least one of the AI and Cyber Futures Institute priority areas, demonstrating a capacity to make an autonomous contribution
• Willingness and ability to work with stakeholders and source external research funding including preparing and submitting funding applications
• An excellent research record at the national and/or international level
• A record of carrying out independent and/or team research which have resulted in publications in refereed journals or other demonstrated scholarly activities

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description;

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us .

About Us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

The University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Professor Ganna Pogrebna Executive Director [email protected]  

Interviews are expected to take place mid-December 2022 and it is a possibility that outcomes may not be advised until January 2023.

Closing Date: 11 pm, 2 December 2022

Advertised: 03 Nov 2022 09:00 AM – AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Dec 2022 11:00 PM – AUS Eastern Daylight Time