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Join a growing Faculty and be part of a University that places amongst the world’s best teaching and research institutions
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Located in the heart of Sydney’s bustling inner west quarter, close to beaches, parks, public transport and shopping districts
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Seeking outstanding academics to provide leadership and help create a world-class, internationally recognised Faculty for research and education excellence
About the opportunity
The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia) invites applications for several academic positions at all levels with demonstratable strong research experience in, but not limited to, the following areas:
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Aeronautical/Space Engineering: all areas of aeronautical and space engineering, e.g., aerodynamics, flight mechanics etc., with strong passion for aeronautical and space engineering
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Mechanical Engineering: design and manufacturing, vibration and acoustics, and fire and fire safety
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Mechatronic Engineering: robotics, human-robot interaction, novel sensors, and actuators
Applications in aeronautical and space engineering will be considered with higher priority.
All positions are full-time, continuing (tenure-track), and teaching and research roles based in Sydney.
Successful applicants will join a group of enthusiastic, highly research active and collegiate academics who deliver a world-class education to our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Successful applicants will have an excellent research record, be able to teach in a range of courses, and will complement the core areas of strength in the School and push the frontiers to new research areas. We are particularly interested in applicants that enhance/expand the range of research in the School or build connections between our research strength areas.
About you
You will be expected to develop an outstanding independent research program, make internationally recognized advances, and engage in collaborations within and outside the University, including with industry partners.
You will also contribute to innovative curriculum development and delivery at both undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the management and leadership of the School and the University.
Candidates should submit a CV, a research statement and a teaching statement, and the names and email addresses of three references (for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions) and six references (for Associate Professor and Professor positions). In your online application in Workday under the Education Section, please select: Degree with extensive relevant experience and Field of Study: Doctorate or PhD (Other).
The School of AMME seeks to increase the gender equity and diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages women and candidates from underrepresented group in Engineering to apply.
Term and Remuneration
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Successful applicants should expect an internationally competitive salary, a generous start-up package and a first-class research and learning and teaching environment. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance
of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
About us
The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We are Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering is strongly positioned within Australia and worldwide. It is research intensive, with a strong synergy between research and teaching. The School maintains a strong tradition of research-led teaching matched by a commitment to excellence in innovation. For more information about the school, please visit: https://www.sydney.edu.au/engineering/schools/school-of-aerospace-mechanical-and- mechatronic-engineering.html and for additional information about the school and faculty research, please visit: https://www.sydney.edu.au/engineering/our-research.html.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Monika Browning, Recruitment Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email hr.engineeringcampaign@sydney.edu.au
