Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the Role
As the Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will be conducting research for an ARC Discovery Project with the project team. The primary aim of the research is to develop a new theory for the analysis and design of networked repetitive control systems and will contribute to the University’s research in advanced manufacturing.

In this role, you will conduct independent research, work collaboratively with other staff in the Engineering Technologies department as well as with outside collaborators, and progress towards building an independent research career. This role is expected to co-supervise PhD students, publish high-quality research journals and build collaborations with international research institutions.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Excellent research track record and recognition for quality research outputs in control theory and its real time applications in robotics and mechatronics systems, evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and industry.
• Proven ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field relevant to control theory.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.

For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Saturday, 16th July 2022 at 5pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance. 

Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Vaccination Requirements
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

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