Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Quantum Machine Learning

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UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

The School of Software is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Quantum Machine Learning.

You will create a strong focus on applications and foundations of quantum machine learning. This includes the development of both large and small scale quantum algorithms and protocols for implementation on realistic quantum computing hardware models. The broader quantum technology community has expanded significantly in the past 24 months, with four major technology corporations now actively working in building quantum technology. It is expected that you will make UTS a major source of skilled quantum engineers and software developers to quantum hardware and software companies globally.

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) is an Australian leader in practice-based learning and industry engagement and recognised internationally for its areas of research strength and expertise. The Faculty delivers rigorous, practical and industry-focused education and research that encourages disruptive technologies and cultivates exceptional engineering and information technology professionals.

UTS has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and is focused on increasing gender equity in STEMM through the Women in Engineering and IT (WiET) initiative, our participation in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter and progressive/innovative programs such as our Research Equity Initiative. Through these initiatives, UTS aims to address the gender equality issues within the STEMM fields.

The School of Software is internationally recognised for its research, and as one of Australia's most industry-focused teaching and learning program providers in the field of Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems. The School is placed within the top 11 universities worldwide of Computer Science and Information Technology.

As a Lecturer with the School of Software, you will be expected to:

• Generate and sustain high quality research publication outputs (in particular in top Journals/Conferences in the area of quantum machine learning 
• Attract research funding in the area of quantum machine learning
• Build international collaborations and networking with world-renowned experts.
• Deliver related subjects in the area of quantum machine learning in the Faculty.
• Assist in curriculum development and contribute to the overall development of teaching and learning in the School of Software with an emphasis on emerging topics of international and national professional interest through participation in subject and course reviews.
• Participate in relevant external, University, Faculty, School, and Centre's committees, meetings and activities.
• Apply for an external research grants and fellowships, and/or actively seek other appropriate funds from an externally funded agency or source.

As the successful candidate you will have:

• A PhD Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a very closely related field.
• Demonstrated stellar track record in the area of quantum machine learning through high quality research publications (in top Journals/conferences in the related areas).
• A willingness to effectively and harmoniously engage research and teaching in Information Technology/ quantum machine learning.
• Comprehensive and solid knowledge quantum machine learning
• High quality publication records in quantum software. First authored publications are strong evidence.
• Experience in working productively on industry projects or international projects.
• The ability to mentor and co-supervise undergraduate, honours, Masters or high degree research (HDR) students.
• The ability to develop competitive grant proposals or industry links and projects.

Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $101,932 to $138,453pa (Level B/C)
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

Our commitment to work/life support includes benefits such as flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and support to carers.

Whilst as Australia's premier city, Sydney is consistently ranked in the top 10 cities worldwide for quality-of-living.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

How To Apply

Prior to commencing your application for IRC112133, please review the Position Statement and the relevant selection criteria - click on the apply link to be taken to the relevant page. You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. 
  
Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC112133.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected] or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Specific enquiries on the role may be directed to Professor Wanlei Zhou, via email at [email protected]

Please be advised that as part of the selection process that you may be requested to deliver a presentation, the audience for which may include individuals not on the Selection Panel.

Closing Date: 14th August, 2018 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please note: We are only accepting on-line applications for this post, however, if you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to provide us with information in this way, please contact the Recruitment Team for assistance.

UTS is widely acknowledged as a leader in promoting gender equity and social justice. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, UTS is a current participant in the SAGE pilot program, the Australian trial of the Athena Swan gender equity accreditation program. We welcome applications from women, particularly for senior roles.