Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Data Security

It is an exciting time to get involved with the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, located on UQ’s St. Lucia campus.  The School is ramping up its investment in teaching, research and engagement in line with a bold, new strategic vision to ensure the School is at the forefront of meaningful research outcomes and pedagogy across its core impact areas of health, data, automation and energy.  Boasting strong student enrolments in professionally accredited programs, combined with world-class researchers and facilities, the School is focused on strengthening its position in the global ICT and engineering communities.  By attracting the brightest minds and fostering a truly innovative and collaborative work environment, the School will develop global solutions to contemporary issues and mentor the leaders of tomorrow. 

Details of the School may be accessed on its website at http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/ 

The role

The successful appointee will be responsible for undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate teaching including course coordination and program development; research higher degree student supervision; research; and professional activities in the field of Data Management with a focus on Information Security.  You will primarily contribute to the University’s new cyber-security initiative and research work is expected to be focused on the intersection of data analytics and cyber-security. The position is jointly supported by AusCERT a leading Cyber Emergency Response Team for Australia located in UQ (https://www.auscert.org.au).

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.  A demonstrated understanding of modern data management methods and familiarity with advanced database systems, information retrieval and statisticalor maching learning techniques is essential.  You should also have a strong desire to develop and/or grow  a successful and highly-productive research career, good general research skills, a strong methodological background and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.

We welcome applications from computer scientists with expertise in databases, data quality, machine learning, data management, multimedia and pattern recognition, social media analytics, big data foundations and infrastructure, statistics, privacy, trust and security.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applications are also encouraged from women.

This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Remuneration

This is a full-time continuing appointment at at Academic Level B or Level C.  Appointment level will be commensurate to qualficiations and experience.

For Academic Level B the remuneration package will be in the range $92,143 - $109,419 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $107,807 - $128,020 p.a.).

For Academic Level C the remuneration package will be in the range $112,874 - $130,151 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $132,063 - $152,277 p.a.).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Shazia Sadiq on email shazia@itee.uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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