Job Overview & Organization Mission

Lead pioneering machine learning research, competitive ARC discovery grants, and postgraduate curriculum design at Australia’s #1 university.

The School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne is seeking an outstanding Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. You will conduct high-impact fundamental research, secure competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) funding, and inspire the next generation of data scientists.

As a key member of the team at University of Melbourne in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Conduct internationally: Conduct internationally competitive research in generative models, reinforcement learning, or computer vision.
• Secure national: Secure national and international competitive research grants (ARC Discovery, Linkage, NHMRC).
• Deliver high-quality: Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate lectures and modern laboratory curricula.
• Supervise PhD: Supervise PhD candidates and postdoctoral research fellows toward top-tier conference publications (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR).
• Engage in: Engage in academic leadership, departmental governance, and industry research collaborations.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at University of Melbourne, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or closely related discipline.
• Distinguished record of publication in tier-A* international AI conferences and journals.
• Proven track record securing competitive external grant funding.
• Demonstrated excellence in university lecturing and postgraduate research mentorship.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At University of Melbourne, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$165,000 – AU$195,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Academic Level D remuneration $165,000 – $195,000 + 17% employer superannuation.
• Generous research startup grant and dedicated GPU high-performance computing cluster access.
• Historic Parkville campus with extensive academic sabbatical and conference travel support.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 ranked university, dedicated to outstanding teaching and research excellence globally.

University of Melbourne is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official University of Melbourne careers gateway.