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Australia, Newcastle

Teach into mechatronics engineering for undergraduate and honours students Contribute to attracting competitive external grant funding at national and international levels Competitive salary, flexible working, 17% super and so much more…

Job no: HRC0009113

Category: Academic Level B

Base Salary: $112,717 – $133,853 plus 17% superannuation

Position: Full-time, Continuing

Location: Callaghan Campus

Our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here – Our Uni.

Our school

The School of Engineering is one of the most research-intensive Schools within the University. The School offers Engineering degree programs in Aerospace Systems, Chemical, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Medical, and, Renewable Energy as well as degree programs in Surveying and Geospatial Engineering. It is rated well above the sector average for quality of overall experience for undergraduate engineering students and for median salaries and is equipped with modern teaching and research facilities for staff.

The University was established to serve the Hunter and Central Coast. The Hunter region has the greatest growth in NSW outside of the Sydney Basin and is home to the Newcastle Port, Williamtown airport and the Williamtown RAAF base as well as developers and manufacturers of a diverse range of technologies and devices. It is rich in natural mineral and water resources, electricity generation capacity and food and wine producers and offers exciting opportunities for research and industrial collaboration. The School is highly research active, contributing substantially to the overall research inputs and outputs of the College and University. This is reflected in the 2018 Excellence in Research in Australia outcomes where Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and Resource engineering FOR codes received an ERA5.

Be challenged and imagine with us

The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer specialising in Mechatronics Engineering, undertaking research into priority areas including energy-based modelling and control. As the degree program is focussed on Autonomous Systems, the successful applicant will teach from a model-based control systems perspective. You will also have the opportunity to support the NU Marine team (as part of the international RobotX competition) and create and evolve ongoing collaborative relationships with local and international Mechatronics industries, including industries operating in the Williamtown RAAF airbase precinct.

How will you inspire us

The successful candidates will have:


	A PhD in Mechatronics Engineering or related field with a strong background in analytical mechanics and energy-based control methods.
	Demonstrated record of high-quality contribution to research, including evidence of international and national research and industry collaborations/partnerships.
	Demonstrated recent record of successfully taking a chief investigator role (often in conjunction with more experienced researchers) in funding initiatives and obtaining, competitive, external research funding including industry funded research.
	Demonstrated recent active supervision of honours and masters research projects as well as Higher Degree by Research students.
	Demonstrated recent ability to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and honours levels, taking responsibility for the preparation and delivery of course modules. Specialist areas of teaching for this role include analytical mechanics and energy-based control methods.
	Demonstrated recent ability to efficiently perform in allocated internal roles, sharing academic service responsibilities, contributing to outcomes of internal committees, and beginning to develop external collaborations.
	 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including an inter-disciplinary way of working, capacity to build relationships and engagement with industry stakeholders. 


 What we offer 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 


	flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy);
	17% super and salary packaging;
	additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
	discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
	wellbeing programs. 


For information on our employee benefits please visit here.  

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where copies of the Position Descriptions can be accessed. Please download the relevant copy before commencing your application. 

Candidates will be contacted following Selection committee Review in December with interviews scheduled to take place in January 2025. Referees will not be contacted without consent, and reference checks will take place following the interview process.

Your application must include:


	Your ORCID ID (if relevant)
	A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
	A Cover Letter:
	outlining your interest in the role
	include contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
	A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below.
	Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate. 


Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. 

Your Cover Letter should not exceed 1 page and Response to the Essential and Desirable Criteria should not exceed 4 pages.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the relevant Position Description for which you are applying (available in the Related Documents section below). 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Associate Professor Thomas Fiedler, School of Engineering at thomas.fiedler@newcastle.edu.au or on (02) 4921 6188.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle, Australia offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle.

Closing date: Thursday 5th December, 2024 at 11.59 pm AEDT 

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.


University of Newcastle Australia

China, Suzhou

School: School of Advanced Technology
Department: Department of Intelligent Science
Position: Faculty [Open Rank]
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The School of Advanced Technology has five departments (intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Communications and networking). As a research and practice-led school our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work and project management.

Areas of expertise in Department of Intelligent Science: Natural language processing, Machine translation, Information extraction, Machine learning, Computer vision, Pattern recognition.

Informal enquiries about the positions and the Department may be addressed to Head of the Department, Dr. Qiufeng Wang at Qiufeng.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e. one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES


	Self-motivated and being able to motivate others;
	Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
	Strong team player;
	Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines;
	Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES


	A PhD in computer science or a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent;
	Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree;
	PhD supervision capacity;
	Strong publications record in an area of expertise;
	Evidence of success in obtaining research grants;
	Fluency in English.


Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show:


	A significant record of high-quality academic publications,
	A number of external research grants awards,
	Experience in PhD supervision.


Desirable Qualifications/Experience


	Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE and HEA;
	Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development trainings are provided.


RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT

The university provides every new faculty members with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and Research Engagement Fund provided to support their continuous research activities. 

The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China. 

Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications. 

Talent/Research Program - Fund


	Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas)
	
		RMB 1-3 Million
	
	
	Innovation Leading Talent
	
		up to RMB 2 Million
	
	
	Outstanding  Leading Talent of International Discipline
	
		50% of Annual Package
	
	
	Young Leading Talent of International Discipline
	
		50% of Annual Package
	
	


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as 

	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)   
	Paid holidays: 
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	.Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.


HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	A cover letter
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
	Contact Details for Three References


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn.


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

United Kingdom, Southampton

Winchester School of Art is proud to be one of the UK’s leading Art Schools and part of the world-renowned University of Southampton, a founder member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities providing a rich ground for interdisciplinary thinking and making.

About the role

This role involves working with students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, primarily in the Fashion Design programme. You will be able to provide high quality technical delivery and support in the use and maintenance of specialist equipment and facilities. You will support the programme with delivery of garment construction, pattern cutting, production, manufacture and safe studio practice. It is also desirable for you to have experience of working with 3D digital construction software and supporting equipment.

About you

You are a passionate and student-focused individual with strong technical and organisational skills. Guiding students to reach their potential will be at the heart of what you do. You will have a strong knowledge and experience of industry level equipment and be up to date with technological advances in the area. An aptitude for problem solving and assisting students in realising their projects. You will be adept at effective communication to a diverse range of individuals from varying backgrounds and have knowledge and understanding of race, multiculturalism, and diversity.

What we can offer you

We offer some fantastic benefits including a generous leave package, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.  You will also have access to our sports complex and Hartley Library based on our Highfield Campus.

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world.

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates on the basis of merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role, and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, initially please contact the administrative lead for this position.

The University of Southampton is a signatory of the Technician Commitment https://www.technicians.org.uk/technician-commitment  and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC) https://nationaltechnicianscentre.ac.uk . We offer a wide range of opportunities for staff including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We are committed to all our technical staff, recognising the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining Southampton you will be part of a bigger technical community https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/our-people/technical-staff.page .


University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are recruiting a Cyber Assurance Lead to provide a focal point for Information Security Assurance, providing guidance and support to colleagues within IT Services and across the business.

As a senior risk professional, you will be leading on information security assurance, working with other security disciplines, technical teams and architects to overlay good practice and security controls in support of business activities. Using your business acumen, you will apply appropriate risk analysis principles to support the University mission.

What you’ll be doing:


	Working with the Head of Information Security to develop the University’s security and compliance frameworks, maintaining and developing accreditation for IT Services’ service catalogue
	Managing the PCI-DSS certification process, supporting all faculties / departments to ensure that their payment solutions are compliant
	Managing the annual certification activities associated with NHS DSP Toolkit 
	Managing the annual certification activities associated with Cyber Essentials+
	As lead for governance within Cyber Security team, operate and continuously improve the cyber risk registers and management information, supporting the successful communication of business risk within the institutional risk framework and University committee structure
	Provide product ownership for OneTrust (GRC platform) and Bitsight (Security Performance Management; Third Party Risk)


What you’ll have:


	Substantial vocational and relevant management experience, and success in similar or related roles, supported by evidence of significant appropriate specialist knowledge
	Experience of administering vendor risk management processes, and prior experience of risk assessment
	Experience of working with external parties in relation to their specific information security assurance requirements, such as NHS England (NHS DSP Toolkit); ONS (ONS Secure Research Service)
	Experience of developing workflows in support of information governance and information security assurance; particularly any service development involving GRC processes and tooling (such as OneTrust)
	Appropriate IT Security/risk certifications (such as one or more of: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
	Ability to work flexibly, including working outside of regular office hours upon occasion where incidents arise


What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:


	Competitive Salary
	20 Days annual leave rising by 1 day per year of service + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
	Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
	Access to on site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates


For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further details
Job Description


University of Surrey

Competitive and commensurate with rank and experience

Department: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Advanced Technology
Position Title: Professor – Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Location: Suzhou, China
Salary: Salary and benefits packages are competitive and commensurate with rank and experience.
Job ID: 2052

University Overview

Located in Suzhou, China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a young, dynamic and EMI university founded in 2006, and is a unique collaborative institution and first joint-venture university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees for more than 100 programmes. XJTLU also aims to become truly research-led and has committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of master’s and PhD student numbers on campus. The university has over 18,000 students and nearly 1000 academic staff representing in excess of 90 nationalities. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

Department Description

The School of Advanced Technology has five departments (intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Communications and networking). As a research and practice-led school our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work and project management.

Responsibilities and Duties

The position of Professor is crucial to the effective operation of XJTLU. Departments are the fundamental building blocks of the university, and the Professor is the role model of academic staff. The Professor is reported directly to the Head of their department. The Professor is a key research leader, manager, and administrator. The term of appointment is three years.

Supporting its rapid expansion, SAT now seeks to appoint senior faculty to join the EEE department. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior academic and established researcher to become part of a young, fast-growing, and internationally recognized institution situated in the heart of one of China’s most innovative and entrepreneurial economic areas. XJTLU is a research-led university. In this context, even though the workload of faculty in SAT is generally shared between teaching, research, and service, faculty members are expected to spend the majority of their time on research, followed by teaching, then service. Research activities include the publication of research articles, attendance of international conferences, and applications for research funding. Research performance in the School is benchmarked on internationally recognized lists of journal quality such as the CAS JCR Q1 journals. 

Personal Attributes

The successful applicant is expected to have developed: 


	A motivation to mentor junior faculty, 
	A solid wide range of academic leadership skills, 
	Good interpersonal and communication skills. 


Essential Qualifications/Experience

The successful applicant is expected to have: 


	A PhD degree in Microelectronics, or Semiconductor Material Science & Engineering or integrated circuit design & manufacturing or a related field, 
	At least ten years of teaching/research experience in higher education, especially in the areas of electronic materials and devices, semiconductor fabrication or integrated circuit design 
	A significant record of academic publications in excellent international journals, 
	Supervised PhD students to completion, 
	A successful record of research funding acquisition


Desirable Qualifications/Experience

The successful applicant should preferably possess the following attributes: 


	Curriculum design and programme development experience, 
	Teaching and/or research interest in nanoelectronic materials and fabrication, microelectronic devices and circuits, and semiconductor science & technology
	Engagement with professional community, 
	Professional memberships such as IET, ACM, IEEE and HEA;
	Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education. Ideally hold the rank of Professor.


Compensation Package

Members of Academic Staff receive generous subsidies for accommodation, travel, children’s education, and medical insurance. A relocation allowance is provided. Non-Chinese passport holders may qualify for multi-year income tax “holidays”, depending on nationality and tax residency.

Citizenship and Visa Regulations

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 60 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

To Apply

Please submit your application on our university website. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	A cover letter 
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
	Contact Details for Three References 


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Dean of School Prof. Eng Gee Lim at enggee.lim@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HRBP of School of Advanced Technology at Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.


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