Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEYResearch Field: Computer scienceResearcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)Country: AustraliaApplication Deadline: 16 Dec 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)Type of Contract: PermanentJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionFull time continuing (tenure-track) academic Lecturer Teaching and Research positions (equivalent to Assistant Professor) at The University of Sydney with a potential for an introductory teaching load reductionIntellectually stimulating and rewarding work environment in an ambitious team housed in a modern world-class facilityBase Salary Level B AUD$122,830 p.a. - AUD $145,858 p.a., with potential for a market loading, + 17% superannuation, 36-week paid parental leave and other generous benefitsSubstantial research start-up package and access to continued research supportAbout the opportunity The University of Sydney welcomes applications for various academic disciplines outlined below, during an exciting and innovative time. With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing teaching and research academic positions across the University of Sydney Business School.You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching in your field of expertise while you also continue to build substantial research contribution, expertise, connections, and impact. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school.Over time, staff appointed to these roles will be supported to engage with professional development opportunities to build their capability to lead change and improvement in teaching and research at the University. The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world.The University of Sydney Business School is one of the Asia Pacific region's premier centers for engaged and innovative business education and research, and is in the one percent of business schools globally to hold accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. It is the only Australian member school of CEMS, the Community of European Management Schools & International Companies.The Discipline of Business Analytics is a group of scholars working in the intersection of such quantitative fields as Econometrics and Statistics, Computer Science and Machine Learning, and Operations Research and Operations Management. We are engaged in all aspects of analysing data and building predictive and causal models to assist in business decision-making. The Discipline has research strengths in such areas as Bayesian and computational statistics, business and economic forecasting, financial and nonparametric econometrics, high-dimensional statistics, mathematical optimisation, quantitative risk management, scheduling theory, statistical machine learning, and supply chain management.Teaching and Research OpportunitiesThe aims of these teaching and research roles are to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics. To support an uplift in the teaching and research capability and student experience at the University of Sydney, these positions are for talented researchers who also have a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice.Successful candidates are expected to allocate their contributions as follows: 40% to teaching and related activities, 40% to research, and 20% to governance, leadership, and engagement.Your key responsibilities will be to:contribute to existing and emerging research strengths of the School, including regular publication in journals of high standing within your discipline or area of expertise, pursuing research grants, and presenting and disseminating research findings through appropriate channelsdesign and engage in cutting-edge, innovative and high-quality teaching and learning at the undergraduate and postgraduate level to large and culturally diverse student cohorts, according to the University's expectations and standards for education, delivering outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for studentsbe involved in interdisciplinary collaborations within the University and with external partnerscontribute to academic governance, leadership, and engagement work in your schoolmaintain relevant Work, Health and Safety requirementsdevelop and refine your research skills.The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. This posting is for a position with a focus on Machine Learning in Business. A concurrent posting is for a position with a focus on Econometrics and Business Statistics.In these roles, you will be at the forefront of research in these growing fields, contribute to our dynamic and diverse teaching programs, and collaborate on innovative interdisciplinary projects.About youThe University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talented academics who align to these values and who will lead our teaching and research work at the university in the years to come. You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment.We are looking for candidates who can make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise and impact. They will have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, facilitating and guiding their learning in research, theory and laboratory sessions. They will also have the capacity to build a significant research program over time, obtaining competitive funding as needed to support their research work.We are therefore looking for Teaching and Research Appointments who have:a PhD or nearly completed PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related fieldan active research program with significant potential for future publications in field of specialisationevidence of high-quality teaching potential in field of specialisation and interest in or potential for teaching in interdisciplinary teamsdemonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate a range of audiences using various mediacapacity to contribute to curriculum developmentpotential for engagement and collaboration with partners from industry and governmentevidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach.Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Please prepare and upload your application, including a cover letter that indicates how you believe you meet the criteria outlined above in the "About you" of the advertisement (maximum 3 A4 pages), CV, job market paper, student evaluations (if available) and contact information for three letters of reference, and any additional supporting documentation via the Apply button at the top of the page.Contact Information For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Justyn Griffin, Recruitment Partner. 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