Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Full-time (100%), fixed-term position up to 4 years Base salary will be in the range $78,871 – $105,004 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level A) Identified (s105): Position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only Based at our St Lucia Campus The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Strategic Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan place priority on increasing the number and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people amongst the staff and students at the University. Accordingly, the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology now invites Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates seeking to build an academic career for appointment to teaching and/or research positions within one or more of the Schools, Centres or Institute within the Faculty. This is a full-time (100%), four-year fixed-term position. The Schools in the Faculty of EAIT: Architecture, Design and Planning Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Mechanical and Mining Engineering The possibility also exists for appointments to one of the Institutes/Centres in the Faculty; Sustainable Minerals Institute Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre About This Opportunity UQ’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) PhD Pathway Program aims to build and develop capability through an individualised program structure specifically designed to begin an academic career. Successful candidates will be matched with organisational units within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & IT which will be able to provide career support through training and mentorship in your related field of study, research or discipline. At UQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are supported to fill their cultural responsibilities, with access to 8 additional days (pro-rata) of paid Cultural Leave annually. Indigenous employees are encouraged to access the UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network with a variety of significant events held throughout the year. Pre-Doctoral (PhD Pathway) The position available is a fixed term contract for 4 years, encompassing a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) salary scholarship partnered with an academic position at Level A, which will allow the candidate to engage in relevant studies while gaining on-the-job academic training and experience. The key responsibilities as an Academic at UQ are outlined in the Appointment Booklet. Candidates may be offered a Teaching and Research or Research Focussed position depending on skills, experience and career trajectory. In both cases, a contribution to teaching as well as research will be required, with this contribution being 20% in the Research Focused position. 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. The University of Queensland considers that the filling of this position constitutes an equal opportunity measure under s105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld) and under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. We are seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who would like to pursue a PhD in a relevant engineering discipline and are able to meet the following criteria: Be a full-time enrolled Higher Degree by Research student or demonstrate the ability to meet the entry requirements for Higher Degree by Research at UQ. Candidates can check their eligibility on the future students’ website. Have experience or ability to teach and design coursework at the undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Have experience or ability to liaise with industry, government, and/or community to promote opportunities for collaboration. If you feel that you meet some, but not all the selection criteria, please reach out for a confidential chat. 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 do not 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 are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. 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