• School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 5 years, commencing in 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $140,293.64 - $161,518.33 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

• Australian citizenship is required to be considered for this position

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer to build on their established achievements in teaching, research, and service, while driving innovation and impact in a rapidly evolving field.

Modern systems and platforms in the Space and Defence sectors are critically dependent on advanced wireless technologies for communications and remote sensing in a contested environment. The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Queensland (UQ) has solidified its status as a global leader in related Microwave/Millimetre-Wave Engineering. To maintain UQ’s global leadership and ensure continuity in this rapidly advancing field, we are seeking a Senior Lecturer (Level C) to play a central role in Critical RF and Antenna Engineering Technologies and strengthen research and teaching within EECS.

Within EECS, you’ll find thriving teams driving innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technologies and Engineering; Optics and Photonics; Electromagnetics; Signals Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Human-Centred Computing, Power and Control Engineering, and Data Science. The School fosters a dynamic and inspiring environment for academics, leading advancements at the cutting edge of technology.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

Research:

• Lead independent or collaborative research to achieve national recognition and impact in RF and Antenna Engineering.

• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and industry on joint research and funding applications.

• Act as chief investigator in securing and managing external research funding.

• Maintain a strong publication record in high-quality international journals and conferences.

• Prepare progress reports and participate in regular project meetings.

• Initiate and coordinate strategic, externally funded collaborations across UQ, nationally, and internationally.

• Support knowledge transfer and commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.

• Conduct impactful research that influences policy, practice, or commercialisation, gaining national and international recognition in RF and Antenna Engineering.

Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.

Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion of a PhD in Electrical Engineering.

• Eligible to apply for and obtain a security clearance.

• An established profile in teaching and research in RF and Antenna Engineering.

• National recognition in RF and Antenna Engineering, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journals and conferences.

• A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.

• Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.

• A strong track record of course coordination and participation in the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.

• A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.

• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Australian Citizenship: It is a requirement of this position that the applicant is an Australian citizen.

• AGSVA Clearance: It is a requirement of this position that the applicant is eligible and willing to apply for security clearances as required by the project activities.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Amin Abbosh a.abbosh@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 25 August at 11.00pm AEST (R-54660). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for last week of August/early September.