Research Associate in Artificial Intelligence
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The Opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering is offering an opportunity for a Research Associate. In this role, you will conduct both independent and collaborative research activities to advance your expertise in the field of Cognitive Robotics and Knowledge Representation and Reasoning/Neuro-Symbolic Artificial Intelligence.
This position offers an opportunity to advance your scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally. You will contribute to writing scientific papers and reports for international journals, participate in conferences and workshops, and actively engage with industry partners. The role reports to Professor Maurice Pagnucco, Deputy Dean (Education), Faculty of Engineering, and has no direct reports.
* Salary, Level A - AUD$113,911 to $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full time
* Fixed-term contract – 3 years
* Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW is a large organisation with a diverse community and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research faculty. It offers a diverse range of programs and fosters innovation with strong industry partnerships.
* For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us
Skills and Experience
* PhD (or soon to be awarded) in knowledge representation and reasoning (artificial intelligence) or neurosymbolic AI or related area
* Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments
* Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision
* Demonstrated track record of 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
* Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and students
* An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, together with relevant policies and guidelines
* Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to training
Additional details about the position are available in the position description via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Applications sent to the contact below will not be accepted.
Contact: Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Friday 19th September 2025
Equal Opportunity
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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