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Faculty of Engineering

• Leading international university
• Innovative and creative environment
• Clayton campus
• Multiple positions

The Opportunity
The Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering is well regarded for its top-ranking students and cutting-edge research that results in advanced commercial products. It leads a $15M project to develop a cortical-implant to restore vision (a Bionic Eye) using its experience in robotic vision, wireless, analog electronics, EMC, numerical simulation, biomedical engineering and systems-on-a-chip. The department has pioneered advanced communications systems, particularly long-haul optical communications, OFDM systems, MIMO systems, wireless systems, and RFID. Recent appointments include world-class researchers in communications theory, augmented reality, EMI-resistant analog electronics, robotics and photonics. The department has excellent lab facilities for photonics, microwaves and RF, high-voltage engineering, transformer testing and robotics.

Outstanding academics working in areas associated with Electrical Engineering are invited to join an exciting team of world class researchers.

Expertise or experience in any of the following areas is particularly sought:

• Numerical modelling, particularly of biological tissue and electromagnetics
• Brain-machine interfaces and bionic vision
• Smart technologies for automated monitoring of critical infrastructure
• High-speed analog, RF and digital electronic systems
• Novel applications of electronic systems to health, security and green infrastructure

Successful candidates will be expected to initiate independent, creative research programs as well as actively participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Information on the positions and the department may be found on the web at: http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/recruitment.  Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field at the time of appointment.

Appointments will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicants’ qualifications, experience and in accordance with classification standards for each level.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications should address the selection criteria.  Please refer to “How to Apply for Monash jobs’ below.

The University
Monash University has a bold vision – to deliver significant improvements to the human condition.  Distinguished by its international perspective, Monash takes pride in its commitment to innovative research and high quality teaching and learning.

The Benefits
Remuneration packages:
Level B – A$86,306 – A$102,488 pa (includes employer superannuation of 17%)
Level C – A$105,724 – A$121,906 pa (includes employer superannuation of 17%)
Level D – A$127,303 – A$140,243 pa (includes employer superannuation of 17%)

This role is a full-time position, however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Monash offers a range of professional development programs, support for research, study and overseas work, generous maternity leave and flexible work arrangements.

Duration
Continuing appointment

Location
Clayton campus

Enquiries
Professor Arthur Lowery on +61 3 9905 3486

Ref No
A1011035

Applications Close
Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Applications and How to Apply
http://monash.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=500025&from=