Kairuruku | Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Are you experienced in software development, and have an understanding of modern development infrastructure and tools?

Do you have a PhD in Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field?

Have you got a strong research and publication record?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role 

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kairuruku - Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Te Kura Mātai Pūkaha, Pūrorohiko - School of Engineering and Computer Science team on a 2-year, fixed-term, full-time contract to work for an externally funded grant “Finding, understanding, and mitigating vulnerabilities in domestic and global software supply chains”.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building an active research agenda that will lead to high quality research outputs.
• Contributing to timely delivery of agreed milestones/outcomes from funded research. 
• Collaborating in research partnerships founded on mutual benefit and co-creation of research goals.
• Contributing to disseminating research and scholarship to positively influence culture, society, the economy, or the environment.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You Will:

• Be a research-driven individual who is motivated in the area Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. 
• Have excellent communication skills, an ability to collaborate with others in your field, and have strong motivation for research.
• Be an individual with a passion for new and emerging research and teaching in the area of Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. 

Key Requirements:

• A PhD in Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Practical experience in software development, with a proven understanding of modern development infrastructure and tools (e.g., Git, build systems, compilers).
• A strong research and publication record, with publications accepted or published in leading international venues.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. 

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Close date for vacancy: 27 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Jens Dietrich, Associate Professor (jens.dietrich@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. 

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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