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Parramatta, AU
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REF1531U
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- Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level E.
- Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
- Salary: $230,375 – $238,446 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Lead data science research and train the next generation of AI graduates and researchers.
The Opportunity
Machine learning at its best moves between fundamental work — in learning theory, algorithms, and representation — and applied work that puts it to use in the world. We welcome researchers who thrive in either or both. We value original, out-of-the-box thinking and a genuine desire to contribute to science and engineering, with impact that extends beyond the page.
As one of the professorial leads in the discipline, you will help set the research direction for machine learning within the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences — across deep learning, natural language processing, data science, and the mathematical foundations that underpin them. You will shape research, teaching and engagement, mentor academic staff and higher degree research candidates, and lead curriculum development that prepares graduates for careers in both research and industry.
Your work will also reach beyond Western Sydney University: building partnerships with industry, employers and government, and contributing to leadership in the responsible and trustworthy use of AI, where the questions are as much foundational as they are practical.
What Success Looks Like:
- Deliver research that influences industry practice and the responsible use of AI.
- Build partnerships that connect students to employer pathways.
- Lead curriculum that prepares graduates for machine learning and AI roles.
- Grow research capability and mentor academic staff and HDR candidates.
Please refer to the
Position Description for full details.
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.
- Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
- Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
- Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
Application Details
- Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Kurt Langfeld, Dean - School of Computer, Data and Mathematical via [email protected] Please include the job reference code REF1531U.
- Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday, September 9 2026.
- Working Rights: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University's online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.
To express your interest in the role, please prepare the following application materials:
- A cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining your motivation for the role, your vision for the discipline, and why Western is the right place for your work, and your earliest possible start date.
- A comprehensive academic CV detailing your positions held (with dates), key achievements, education, professional training, qualifications (including dates of completion), and a summary of your research activity and outputs.
- Contact details for three referees, including your relationship to each referee and why you have nominated them. Referees will only be contacted after prior consultation with you.
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact
[email protected].
About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
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About Western
Western Sydney University was established in 1989, bringing together a number of existing higher education institutions across the region to create a single, unified university for Western Sydney. Founded with a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, the University was designed to expand educational opportunities for one of Australia’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions. Over the years, it has evolved into a world-class institution known for its innovation, research excellence, and focus on equity and social justice—continuing to play a vital role in shaping the future of Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
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