• School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until December 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to address the challenges associated with using XR in HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) training by developing innovative techniques and tools to support usable privacy, privacy-preserving AI/ML, and ethically responsible AI/ML. This position is part of a joint CSIRO Data61-UQ Cyber Research Centre project which aims to develop innovative solutions for privacy and ethical considerations in XR-based HSE training.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus their efforts on developing their expertise and emerging research profile in their discipline. At this level it is expected that the incumbent will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities.

Key responsibilities include: 

1. Research

• Conduct in-depth research on privacy threats and vulnerabilities in XR environments.

• Develop and implement threat models to assess the impact of different types of attacks on XR systems.

• Contribute to the development of a risk assessment framework for AI-intensive HSE scenarios, considering privacy, ethical, and/or security implications.

• Research and develop techniques for operationalizing AI principles, such as the right to be forgotten, in XR applications.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of a data governance framework, including the development of DataBOM standards and blockchain-based solutions.

• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners to translate research findings into practical solutions.

• Publish research findings in high-quality academic journals and conferences.

• Supervise research students and interns as required.

2. Supervision and Researcher Development

• Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).

• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

• Effective lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct by providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.

• As appropriate, manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures.

• Working to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

Essential

• Completion of a PhD in the area of computer science or software engineering.

• Demonstrated expert knowledge in the area of cyber security and software system analysis.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of critical infrastructures, program analysis, and mining software repositories.

• Strong track record of publications with CORE A* journals/conferences.

• Strong software development ability.

• Evidence of a contribution to research.

Desirable

• Background in vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering and responsible AI.

• Evidenced excellent data analytics and statistics.

• Knowledge in formal analysis.

• Knowledge in SE4AI

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc. 

Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We will support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Guangdong Bai [email protected]

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter responding to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 05th of September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-41693).