At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct innovative research in capability management and design impactful projects.
- Company: UNSW Canberra, a top global university with a focus on practical and purposeful work.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, career development, gym access, and additional leave during festive periods.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging diverse applications and providing excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a world-leading research institute and make a real difference in capability systems.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields with strong research experience and skills in modelling and simulation.
The predicted salary is between 133065 - 133065 £ per year.
Postdoctoral Fellow – Capability Systems Centre, UNSW Canberra
Job Type: Full Time, Fixed‑term, 2 years, Level B salary $133,065 + leave loading + 17% superannuation
About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours.
This approach is integral to the university’s impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia’s Group of Eight.
Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are encouraged and integral to the university experience.
Why Your Role Matters
The Capability Systems Centre (CSC) is a world‑leading research institute, trusted by government and industry in the critical area of capability management and all aspects related to the capability lifecycle (design, acquisition, sustainment).
As an experienced Postdoctoral Fellow (Level B), you will carry out independent and/or team research activities and report directly to the Director, Capability Systems Centre.
- Accountabilities
- Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
- Create scholarly impact in the discipline which is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge.
- Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team (as per the norms of the discipline).
- Establish a personal research portfolio and start developing independent research proposals.
- Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
- Participate as co‑investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications or show evidence of active participation in research collaborations funded by competitive grants.
- Design research projects.
Who You Are (skills and Experience)
- A Ph D in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or a related field, combined with experience.
- Demonstrated research experience in Modelling and Simulation (M&S) and decision support analytics, stakeholder engagement and an active research agenda evidenced by high‑quality publications and presentations.
- Strong hands‑on experience with a range of M&S tools and computational skills is expected.
- Experience in hybrid approaches combining M&S with AI and other emerging techniques (LLMs) will be highly regarded.
- A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
- Experience in developing reusable, interoperable, and modular simulation frameworks, applied across multiple sectors (including defence), will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
Benefits and Culture
- Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc.)
- Additional three days leave during December festive period
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice
- Free gym access
- UNSW‑wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.
- Eligibility
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Pre‑Employment Checks
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks
- Medical Checks and Assessments
- Employer Commitment
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.
Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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