Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 24 months
Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology
School: Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
Salary: Academic Level A.6 - A.8 - $110,319 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super

• Advance theoretical foundations / Innovate in multi-agent systems and Li-ion batteries / Collaborate globally
• Apply now to lead groundbreaking research in nonlinear observer design and contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will have the opportunity to advance the theoretical foundations of observer design for nonlinear systems, focusing on performance, robustness, and trade-offs. You'll engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, applying your expertise to multi-agent robotic systems and Li-ion batteries. This role offers you the chance to conduct independent research, publish in leading journals, and collaborate with international teams, enhancing your career in control theory and signal processing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Independent Research: Plan and execute research projects, publish findings, and contribute to academic seminars and conferences.
• Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with teams across the University of Melbourne and France to integrate control theory, signal processing, and mathematics.
• Engage and Communicate: Participate in outreach activities, liaise with external networks, and present research at various forums.
• Mentor and Lead: Supervise graduate students and identify funding opportunities for research initiatives.

You may be a great fit if:

You will be an innovative researcher with a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, adept at designing estimation and control algorithms for nonlinear systems, and capable of leading interdisciplinary collaborations.

You may also:

• Have expertise in hybrid systems, multi-agent systems, and singular perturbation methods.
• Possess excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and the ability to work independently, prioritising tasks effectively.
• Be skilled in engaging with diverse stakeholders and fostering collaborative partnerships.
• Be committed to contributing to the academic community through seminars and workshops.

Your new team – The School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
The School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI) undertakes teaching and research across a range of disciplines that are internationally recognised for their contribution to fundamental research. EMI has several well-established industry linkages and international partnership and is building a vibrant profile of interdisciplinary research, working with industry with an aim to contribute to society. EMI offers a comprehensive range of accredited Master of Engineering and Master of Information Technology programs taught through the Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure departments as well as professional Masters programs. The School has a substantial cohort of research higher degree students.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.