Professor of AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation

University of Newcastle Employees, Location, Alumni; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

17% superannuation, salary packaging…

Generous leave entitlements

Wellbeing and support programs that促om

Work-life balance in a vibrant city

Job summary

The University of Newcastle is seeking an outstanding Professor to lead a major new capability build in the discipline of Computing and Information Technology. This role offers the opportunity to shape a high-impact academic agenda and to build a distinctive area of strength in applied computing and digital innovation.

We are particularly interested in leadership that can help establish excellence in trust­worthy AI, AI engineering and machine learning, cybersecurity and human-centred computing.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of research leadership
• Competitive funding success
• External engagement with researchers, industry and partners

Responsibilities

• Lead a major capability build in Computing and Information Technology
• Mentor emerging academics and grow research capability
• Shape a high‑impact academic agenda for growth in applied computing and digital innovation
• Drive innovation across teaching and research and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The University of Newcastle is seeking an outstanding Professor to lead a major new capability build in the discipline of Computing and Information Technology. This role offers the opportunity to shape a high-impact academic agenda and to build a distinctive area of strength in applied computing and digital innovation.

We are particularly interested in leadership that can help establish excellence in trust­worthy AI, AI engineering and machine learning, cybersecurity and human-centred computing.