Role type: Full Time, Fixed Term (15 Months)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: Level A: $87,266 – $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super
Cutting edge AI optimisation research within ARC Training Centre OPTIMA / Strong industry collaboration and real world impact / Collegial, multidisciplinary team at Melbourne Connect
Join OPTIMA to shape next-generation AI optimisation tools, publish at the highest level, and build industry partnerships.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity You will drive exploratory research at the intersection of AI and optimisation within ARC Training Centre OPTIMA.
You will integrate AI tools into optimisation software, collaborate with industry, and co-supervise talented Masters and PhD students.
You will gain mentoring, publishing and networking opportunities in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team at Melbourne Connect.
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Your new team – School of Mathematics and Statistics You will join OPTIMA, an ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre uniting researchers and industry to tackle complex optimisation challenges. Based in the School of Mathematics and Statistics within the Faculty of Science, you will collaborate with leading experts across mathematics, computer science, engineering and industry. Working from Melbourne Connect, the University's innovation precinct, you will benefit from outstanding facilities, strong mentoring, and a vibrant cohort of postdoctoral fellows and students committed to impactful, collaborative and inclusive research.
Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
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Applications close: Sunday 28 June 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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