Associate Lecturer in Mining Engineering and Smart Sensing

The Opportunity

Join the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering as an Associate Lecturer. In this role you will carry out activities to maintain and develop your scholarly research and professional activities and make contributions to teaching in the School.

The position includes developing your own, research in the area of Smart Sensing/Remote Sensing applied to mine environment and safety as well as teaching undergraduate/postgraduate Mining Engineering classes. You will be given the opportunity to conduct classes, design and develop learning activities as well as conduct and publish high-quality research as part of a team and/or independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career academic looking to lay the foundations for their career in academia. The role of Associate Lecturer reports to Associate Professor Simit Raval and has nil direct reports

• Salary, Level A, AUD $106,337 to $113,737 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 3 years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

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Skills & Experience:

• A PhD in Mining Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering/Geomatics Engineering or related area.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated capability in sensor instrumentation (LiDAR, multispectral, hyperspectral, IoTs or other sensors) including hardware level programming, computer vision, machine learning and data analytics.
• Sound knowledge of remote sensing and its application to mining.   
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality journal publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Experience engaging students and fostering independent learning through meaningful assessment and helpful feedback.
• Evidence of and/or preparedness to undertake professional development of teaching practice. 
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.

To Apply:

If you are interested in an academic career in a role that focusses on conducting independent research and delivering excellent teaching, please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and systematic responses to the Skills and Experience.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: ***********@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday, 27th February 2024

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