LECTURER, SENIOR LECTURER OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Applications Close: Sunday, 06 January 2019

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF LECTURER, SENIOR LECTURER OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Applications Close: Sunday, 06 January 2019

Research School of Engineering ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian National University acknowledges and celebrates the First Australians on whose traditional lands we live, work and study on. These First Australians are the traditional custodians of this continent and their culture is among the oldest living in human history.

We pay our respects to the elders of the Ngunnawal, Ngambri, Ngarigu peoples past, present and emerging, and extend our recognition to those who shaped our country.

Kambri, ANU new precinct opening in 2019 CONTENTS

Message from the College Dean 4 Message from the School Director 5 ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science 6 Shaping the Future 7 Research School of Engineering 8 Research Themes 9 Your Area of Expertise 10 Advertisement 11 Position Description and Selection Criteria 12 Purpose Statement 12 Position Dimension and Relationships 12 ANU Academic Level B - Lecturer 13 ANU Academic Level C - Senior Lecturer 14 ANU Academic Level D - Associate Professor 15 How to Apply 16 Selection and Appointment Process 17 Employee Benefits 18 Testimony from Current Staff 19 Canberra - The World’s Most Liveable City 20 A World Leading University 21 University Colleges 22 Fast Facts 23 Further Information 24 Contact Us 25

3 MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE DEAN

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Australian National University College of Engineering and Computer Science, a College where talent is developed and cultivated.

The College is an exceptional community of students, educators, Our world needs people who are experts at designing, and safely scholars and researchers who embrace the breadth of the operating, the engine that is composed of all of us – our society. computing and engineering professions. We are a diverse They will need to be expert thinkers about how to safely design and vibrant community dedicated to discovery and to making and operate highly heterogeneous and interconnected systems knowledge matter. of natural and made things, IT and people – at scale. We collaborate with a range of partners in academia, government We believe the role of engineers and computing experts in and industry and have strong links to premier organisations the 21st Century is to bring together expertise on people, such as Ford, Dolby, Boeing, CSIRO and the Australian Signals technological systems and science. We will not step away from Directorate conducting pioneering interdisciplinary research and the need to master a coherent foundational body of knowledge, research-led education. and we will not be confined by old disciplinary boundaries as we give shape to new bodies of knowledge. At its core, we will equip The College is entering an exciting period of transformation in our people to ask the right kind of questions from a people- education and research, allowing us to embrace new projects of centric, technological and scientific perspective. We are looking societal relevance and to establish research agendas addressing for people who believe in the same things we do and who want global grand challenges. We have embarked on a major to create something exceptional. initiative to reimagine the role of engineering by thinking about what our world will be like in 2050 and aligning the College to The next decade will be an exciting time for the College and meet the educational and research needs relevant to a rapidly I hope you can be a part of it. Unlock your imagination and evolving world. reach out. We are open to applications from a wide ranging and diverse mix of people who are interested in joining us to Our societies are increasingly becoming large-scale systems make a difference and shape the future of engineering and of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced computer science. by our digital, physical and biological environments. We, and our technology are highly interconnected and yet highly diverse. Somebody, somewhere designed, built, and operates almost everything.

“We will inspire a new generation of high-potential, creative people to come to engineering and

computing with a diverse range of interests, motivations,“ perspectives and career aspirations.

Professor Elanor Huntington Dean ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science

4 MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR

In 2018, we are celebrating the positioning of the Australian National University as one of the finest universities in the world. The University has one of the highest average academic staff to student ratios among Australia’s leading universities.

The Research School of Engineering, within the ANU College of We offer an undergraduate Engineering program built on a Engineering and Computer Science warmly invites you to join our foundation of interdisciplinary systems engineering with majors in academic team and help shape the discipline of Engineering in the seven areas including a program in the newly emerging fields of 21st century. Renewable Energy. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to realise their Canberra is Australia’s capital city located inland from the research aspirations of developing creative solutions for major southeast coast, surrounded by bushland, farmland and nature challenges, pushing the boundaries of the engineering discipline reserves. Vibrant and multicultural, Canberra is only a few including exploiting the rich and comprehensive coverage of hours’ drive from beautiful beaches, snowfields, and Australia’s disciplines at Australia’s National University. Top students choose to largest city, Sydney. The Acton campus of ANU is in the heart of come to ANU both from all over Australia and internationally for our Canberra, and from this campus, it is an easy walk, bike ride or undergraduate and graduate programs in Engineering. drive to some of Australia’s most significant political and cultural institutions. Canberra also offers excellent schools, housing and The Research School of Engineering consists of an exceptional transport options. and diverse community who translate the fundamental to the applied, and embrace a range of engineering fields and professions. It is an exciting time to be part of the Research School of The most interesting engineering research is conducted at the Engineering at ANU, as we prepare to embark on an inspirational fringes of traditional boundaries, and we take pride in being a growth trajectory expanding our impact on research, education, highly interdisciplinary Research School that values all aspects of societal, enterprising and industrial engagement. As outlined engineering. We offer a supportive and collegial environment. The further in this document, our ambition to Reimagine engineering School is at the leading edge within numerous fields and is home to and computer science will permit the development of two new many Fellows of Academies and distinguished researchers. Research Schools, allowing the present Research School of Engineering to focus firmly on becoming a world leader as the Research School of Electrical, Energy and Materials Engineering. We invite you to be part of this journey, and I look forward to reading your application

“The most interesting engineering research is conducted at the fringes of traditional boundaries, and we take pride in being a highly

interdisciplinary Research School that values all aspects“ of engineering.

Professor Ian Petersen Interim Director Research School of Engineering College of Engineering & Computer Science

5 ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science has a strong international research reputation, a vibrant research-led education program, and offers strong contributions to policy advice and community engagement. The College’s strategic ambition to excel in research, education and outreach and engage in public debate nationally and internationally is reinforced by the ANU Strategic Plan.

Our academics and students are engaged in ground- Such fields include, logic, algorithms and data; signal breaking, cutting-edge research, in exciting areas such as processing, communications, artificial intelligence, computer renewable energy, robotics, automation, advanced materials, vision and robotics, computational mechanics, materials, telecommunications, transportation, biomedical engineering, fabrication, big software systems, sensors, energy, networked human-machine interaction, and artificial intelligence. We systems and quantum cybernetics. collaborate with researchers and top institutions from around In the near future, the College is committed to adding two new the world. Research Schools into its present structure – signalling growth Our world-class academics undertake high-quality research, and the desire to have a significant impact in the evolution of training of research students and coursework teaching technological disciplines for the 21st century. The first of the new programs. With small classes, our students benefit from being Research Schools will address a range of disciplines within the part of a dynamic and pioneering research environment. College’s offering including the Research School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, and the Research The College currently consists of two research schools and two School of Design Engineering. The new Research Schools will institutes - The Research School of Engineering, The Research embrace interdisciplinary and emerging areas including urban School of Computer Science, along with the 3A Institute and the systems, recycling, the future of flight, space engineering, Cyber Institute. The Latter launched in late 2017, is the nation’s advanced manufacturing, design thinking and cybernetics. first interdisciplinary Cyber Institute. The College values diversity and inclusion and benefits greatly With the combined capacity of the Schools and Institutes along from the diversity of thinking within our community. We with numerous centres and University wide platforms (including are committed to the employment and ongoing support of the National Computational Infrastructure, NCI, Australia’s individuals from any background, including Australian Aboriginal highest performance supercomputer), we are at the leading edge and Torres Strait Islander people, gender equity, disability within numerous fields. support and LGBTIQ inclusion. The College and the wider university has committed to the SAGE Pilot of Athena SWAN in Australia. Athena SWAN is an accreditation program that recognises, promotes and rewards excellence in advancing equity and diversity.

6 SHAPING THE FUTURE

The Australian National University has embarked on a major initiative to Reimagine the future of engineering and computing.

Transforming perspectives A project for the future The very best universities in the world are characterised by a Reimagine is a bold project that is not only a unique opportunity commitment to the pursuit of excellence, the pursuit of relevance to reimagine the future of engineering and computing in the and a will to make conscious choices about shaping the future. context of our future society – but to play an active role in The Reimagine Project aims to get us thinking about what our emerging research areas, and in creating new fields of research. world will be like in 2050, when we are completely embedded in Necessarily our impact will be measured by the training of both a digital and physical environment, and to encourage us to students who will still be practicing their professions in the take charge and shape a new intellectual agenda. latter half of the 21st century. We will nurture our students and We are committed to building significant scale and capacity in researchers to go out into the world to find the right kinds of order to frame new thinking about, and solutions to, some of problems, the solving of which are truly transformational. Such the world’s most complex human and technological challenges. future leaders will embrace and create change, will be agile and Through the Reimagine Project, the College of Engineering and robust, and will be open to a diverse range of career paths. Computer Science will grow and, inspire a new generation of We will nurture those people to go out into the 21st century creative thinkers, challenging historic biases through the inclusive world to find the right kinds of problems, the solving of which are environment we create together. truly transformational.

How we will meet the challenge The College will transform perspectives of engineering and computing through intellectual leadership in the following Reimagine themes:

People Students Attract and invest in people who are leaders Attract and support students through or future leaders in their field. People who transformational experiences, new and inspire, drive change and chart new ways of exciting programs that are globally being. People who represent the diversity of relevant, and developing skills beyond our society. traditional boundaries. Graduates will be resilient and future ready.

Degrees Engagement

Co-Design with external partners so to Develop new degrees that trial different provide significant opportunities for long- approaches to contemporary education term and large scale collaboration. and link disciplines across campus.

Research Infrastructure

Mastering a coherent foundational body of knowledge and not being confined by old Invest in world class buildings and disciplinary boundaries as we give shape facilities that attract and inspire. to new bodies of knowledge.

7 RESEARCH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

The Research School of Engineering at The Australian National University is a creative mix of staff and students that embrace a wide range of engineering professions – and a focus on interdisciplinarity. The Research School of Engineering is at the leading edge within numerous fields, including signal processing, computer vision, robotics, computational mechanics, materials, sensors, renewable energy, automation and control, networked systems and quantum cybernetics.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate engineering degrees are In collaboration with some of the world’s top research designed to prepare the engineers of tomorrow. Our students institutions, our staff and students have been involved in solving build on a foundation of interdisciplinary systems engineering some of the of the world’s most interesting problems.We are to specialise in contemporary engineering disciplines such as the only Australian University in the International Alliance of mechatronic systems, electronic and communication systems, Research Universities – joining the University of Cambridge, Yale mechanical and material systems, photonic systems, renewable University and Oxford. energy systems and biomedical engineering. We believe that the National University must be able to As part of the College’s initiative to Reimagine the Engineering contribute to – and indeed set the intellectual agenda for – and Computing disciplines, the Research School of Engineering addressing world relevant challenges. is redefining its coursework programs, with a new curriculum Further information regarding the Research School of centred around work-oriented, design focused problem Engineering can be found at https://eng.anu.edu.au/. based learning. Students will work in teams to undertake real world, complex projects throughout their degree, working with external clients from industry, government and non-government organisations. At the same time, students will learn the broad skills required to successfully execute such projects, including, importantly, systems-thinking.

8 RESEARCH THEMES

Energy Fabrication Our energy research focuses on the development and Fabrication—making things—is a fundamental human advancement of renewable energy technologies for electricity, endeavour. Natural curiosity and innate creativity underpins and fuels and materials production, industrial processes, and heating drives our fabrication research on Sensors, Optical Devices, and cooling applications. Manufacturing, and Micro and Nano Systems. The investigations are predominantly related to solar energy Within these areas, we produce materials, devices and conversion through photovoltaic, thermal, thermochemical machines to address global challenges such as health and and hybrid systems. We also study hydro, wind, geothermal, wellbeing and energy use. Our innovative sensors can be used biomass and thermoelectric systems, compatible energy to detect gaseous compounds as part of cutting-edge medical storage technologies, from thermal to thermochemical to diagnostics. We develop microfluidic devices that can be used electrochemical, as well as grid integration. for tailored drug delivery, and micro and nano systems that can be used as biomedical probes or for energy harvesting. Research projects address challenges in basic sciences, Conductive polymers can be synthesised with our new flame engineering, system integration and techno-economics, which spraying techniques. Greater understanding of life-cycle energy result in fundamental technology discoveries, device and system flows from our novel modelling approaches can help to improve prototypes, and commercial products. energy-efficiency in automotive and aerospace manufacturing. The fabrication theme draws in traditional and diverse engineering activities to create truly interdisciplinary research that can address emerging challenges for industry and society. We have strong research collaborations with global industry leaders in the biomedical, energy, automotive and aerospace sectors.

Information Materials Smart phones, ‘seeing’ robots, sensor networks, unmanned Many of the devices and machines that we rely on for our vehicles. Research and development in information engineering daily lives depend on materials engineering. This exciting helps to make these enabling technologies possible. Information research field involves enhancing the quality and efficiency engineering research is concerned with extracting and analysing of existing materials, and discovering new materials, to meet useful information from signals and systems, or synthesising specific needs in electronic, mechanical, energy, biological, signals and building complex and information-rich engineering manufacturing, environment and public health applications. systems. Fundamental theory spans across traditional areas Our multidisciplinary research focuses on providing sustainable such as electrical and electronics engineering, computer and scalable solutions for industries and the broader science, mathematics and physics. community. With eminent academics and leading-edge research Our research in information engineering encompasses facilities, we address fundamental questions and applied Acoustics and Audio, Computer Vision, Communications, problems within four major areas. Composite Materials research Automation and Control, Networked Systems, Quantum develops new and improved materials that are recyclable, Cybernetics, Robotics and Signal Processing. Ground-breaking sustainable and easy to manufacture. Nanomaterials research discoveries within these fields underpin countless applications explores novel synthesis methods and applications of tiny in telecommunications, defence, aerospace, intelligent structures that can reduce environmental risks and address transportation, energy networks, medical engineering, consumer global energy and health challenges. Biomaterials research electronics and national security. Devices and machines such delves into bio-nanotechnology to create new materials as quantum computers are still nascent, but they promise to and imaging sensor technologies to improve our health. surpass today’s most advanced technology. Computational Mechanics research tackles the challenges of prototyping and testing materials for automotive, aerospace and Information engineering at ANU dates back to 1981 when biomedical technologies. Professor Brian Anderson and the late Professor John Moore established the Department of Systems Engineering. Our Ultimately, we seek to translate our discoveries into public research has evolved through different faculties within ANU benefit through technological innovation. We welcome research and Data61. We have trained PhD students and academics partnerships with industry, government and other organisations who have become leaders in industry, government agencies worldwide to develop ways to use global resources sustainably and academia. and to improve our lives using advanced materials.

9 YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE

You will have the passion and breadth of vision needed to redefine the frontiers of disciplinary knowledge as well as frame and solve important, complex, problems of the age.

We currently have a particular interest in speaking to those with an interest in the following broad areas:

Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering at the Australian National University covers the broad disciplines of Information Engineering – including Signal Processing, Control Systems, Telecommunications, Robotics, Computer Vision and Quantum Cybernetics; and Energy Systems – including Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy Technology, Alternative Energy, Power Systems, and Energy Storage. We are looking to build on the strength of these areas by adding new people and new areas of Electrical Engineering. Your expertise does not need to be in these specific areas of Electrical Engineering but you should be able to establish connections that will help solve the societal and industrial problems of the 21st Century.

Material Science and Engineering The area of Materials within the Research School of Engineering covers the broad disciplines of Material Science, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, Micro and Nano devices, Biomedical Engineering, Renewable Energy Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Optical devices, Composite Materials, Materials Design and Integrated Computational Materials Engineering. We are looking to build on the strength of these areas by attracting talented new people to the School. Your career in Materials Science and Engineering does not need to be in these specific areas but you should be able to establish connections that will help solve the societal and industrial problems of the 21st Century.

10 ADVERTISEMENT

Classification The Australian National University provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance Academic Level B (Lecturer), C (Senior Lecturer), and D and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks (Associate Professor) paid vacation per year plus additional leave for the Christmas close down period, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. Generous Salary Package parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, >> Academic Level B (Lecturer) dual career hire programs, ANU school holiday programs, and $98,009 – $111,365 plus 17% superannuation per annum childcare facilities on campus are also available. >> Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer) ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all staff. The University is committed $118,044 – $131,402 plus 17% superannuation per annum to the employment and ongoing support of Individuals of any >> Academic Level D (Associate Professor) background, including Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, gender equity, disability support and LGBTIQ $141,416 – $150,324 plus 17% superannuation per annum inclusion. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

Position Overview Application Information The Research School of Engineering is one of two Research Schools within the ANU College of Engineering and Computer In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload Science (CECS). This is an exciting time to join our School and the following documents. Guidelines on completing your be part of a community that prides itself on solving “wicked application can be found in the candidate information booklet: problems” in collaboration with the best minds in the world from >> A statement addressing the selection criteria of the across a broad range of disciplines. We take pride in pursuing chosen level; our fundamental mission – discovery and making knowledge >> A research vision statement (max 3 pages); matter – to the very highest quality. >> An education vision statement (max 1 page); We are seeking applications from enthusiastic early to mid- >> A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and career academics who have the potential and deep commitment contact details of at least three referees (preferably including to help define the future of their discipline. You will have the a current or previous supervisor). opportunity to present a ground-breaking vision for your research and education, and their importance to the future of engineering. Applications are particularly invited from researchers whose interests are in the broad areas of Electrical Engineering and Materials Engineering, whose breadth of vision reaches across traditional discipline silos, includes strong links with external organisations and industry, and is synergistic with the existing research groups within the School. We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia. There are currently a number of positions available at Academic Levels B, C and D which are ongoing (tenured) or tenure track depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidates. Successful candidates will be offered individualised attention and be part of a culture with a strong sense of community to define their own research agendas, apply for competitive funding, develop their own laboratory facilities and where appropriate, build a research team. These positions come with a yearly budget to cover visitors and conference travel as well as significant start-ups funds for the very best applicants.

11 POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Responsible to Director, Research School of Engineering

Purpose Statement The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is dedicated to enhancing The Australian National University’s reputation for excellence in research and research-led education. It is at the leading edge within numerous fields, including logic, algorithms and data, signal processing, artificial intelligence, computer vision and robotics, computational mechanics, materials, fabrication, big software systems, renewable energy, automation and control, networked systems and quantum cybernetics. The Research School of Engineering brings together the best and brightest researchers, scholars and fosters a vibrant culture that prepares our students for a career in a field central to progress in nearly all aspects of life in the 21st century. The purpose of these appointments is to: >> strengthen the Research School of Engineering in the broad areas of Electrical Engineering and Materials Engineering; >> improve the quality of education programs, in particular developing new innovative programs to reimagine engineering education in the 21st Century; >> increase collaborations with industry and government through identification of areas of mutual research interest and solve specific challenges; >> contribute to the strategic priorities of the Research School of Engineering and the enduring mission of ANU. These positions will support the School Director and senior academics in setting the strategic agenda for the Research School and across the ANU, including the operational management of the research program(s), leadership in the delivery of educational programs, the supervision of students and early career researchers, engaging with industry, and generating funding support for the research through both internal and external mechanisms.

Key Accountability Areas

Position Dimension and Relationships While these positions are accountable to the Director, Research School of Engineering, the appointees will liaise with relevant professional and academic staff members within the Research School of Engineering and the ANU and the wider research community to enhance cross-disciplinary collaborations. The appointees are expected to undertake independent research activities that are aligned with the School’s strategic priorities that emphasise relevant and translational research. As an academic member of the Research School of Engineering the appointee will be required to contribute to the overall intellectual life of the School, College and University. This includes contribution to research, education and outreach agendas of the School both nationally and internationally in a manner that is appropriate to the level of appointment.

12 ANU Academic Level B - Lecturer Role Statement In their role as ANU academic level B in the Research School of Engineering the appointees will be expected to: 1. Undertake independent research in an area strategically complementary to the existing strengths in the School with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national and/or international level. 2. Actively seek and secure external funding including the preparation and submission of research proposals to external funding bodies. 3. Contribute to the teaching activities of the School at the undergraduate and graduate levels support student learning and engagement, and support a collegiate and collaborative learning environment. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and learning experiences, the preparation of online learning resources, marking and assessment, consultations with students, acting as subject coordinators and the initiation and development of course/subject material. 4. Actively contribute to the operation of the School such as through committee memberships. 5. Establish relationships with industry, government and the wider research community to enhance cross-disciplinary collaborations and support the translation of research outcomes into applications. 6. Supervise students working on individual or group projects at undergraduate, honours, graduate-coursework levels. Assist with supervision of research students. 7. Supervise less senior academic staff and research support staff in your research area. 8. Assist in outreach activities including to prospective students, research institutes, industry, government, the media and the general public. 9. Maintain high academic standards in all education, research and administration endeavours. 10. Comply with all ANU policies and procedures and in particular those relating to work health and safety and equal opportunity. 11. Other duties as required consistent with the classification level of the position.

13 ANU Academic Level C - Senior Lecturer

Role Statement In their role as ANU academic level C in the Research School of Engineering the appointees will be expected to: 1. Undertake high impact independent research in an area strategically complementary to the existing strengths with a view to publishing original and innovative results in international refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national and/or international level. 2. Actively seek and secure external funding including the preparation and submission of research proposals to external funding bodies. 3. Make a strong contribution to the teaching activities of the School at the undergraduate and graduate levels, support student learning and engagement, and support a collegiate and collaborative learning environment. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and learning experiences, the preparation of online learning resources, marking and assessment, consultations with students, acting as a subject coordinator, the initiation and development course/subject material and actively lead overall curriculum development in the discipline. 4. Proactively contribute to all aspects of the operation of the School and College such as through committee memberships. 5. Establish relationships with industry, government and the wider research community to enhance cross-disciplinary collaborations and support the translation of research outcomes into applications. 6. Supervise students working on individual or group projects at undergraduate, honours, graduate-coursework levels. Supervision of research students. 7. Lead, supervise and develop less senior academic and research support staff in your research area. 8. Proactively contribute to all aspects of the operation of the School and College. This may include, but not limited to, representation through committee membership and taking on administrative roles such as discipline chairs. 9. Lead outreach activities including to prospective students, research institutes, industry, government, the media and the general public. 10. Maintain and actively promote high academic standards in all education, research and administration endeavours. 11. Take responsibility for their own workplace health and safety and not wilfully place at risk the health and safety of another person in the workplace. 12. Other duties as required consistent with the classification level of the position.

Selection Criteria 1. A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related area (including, but not limited to, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry), with demonstrated impact within the field, whether through academic outputs, industry Research and Development experience, industry engagement, entrepreneurship or other suitable measures. 2. A very strong orientation to collaborative research, team-based projects and interdisciplinary activities and interests. 3. A track record of articulating and prosecuting innovative research in the field of Electrical Engineering or Materials Engineering and a vision for the activities they will undertake at the ANU. 4. A record of winning bids for competitive external funding to support individual and collaborative translational research activities. 5. Evidence of effective teaching at all levels and to a high standard, and the ability to contribute to setting the education agenda of the School in the area of Electrical Engineering and/or Materials Engineering. 6. A track record of successfully supervising and graduating high quality PhD/Masters research students 7. Excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels. 8. Demonstrated experience undertaking administrative and service roles to support the School and the University. 9. A demonstrated high-level understanding of equal opportunity principles and a commitment to the application of these policies in a University context.

14 ANU Academic Level B - Lecturer Role Statement In their role as ANU academic level B in the Research School of Engineering the appointees will be expected to: 1. Undertake independent research in an area strategically complementary to the existing strengths in the School with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national and/or international level. 2. Actively seek and secure external funding including the preparation and submission of research proposals to external funding bodies. 3. Contribute to the teaching activities of the School at the undergraduate and graduate levels support student learning and engagement, and support a collegiate and collaborative learning environment. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and learning experiences, the preparation of online learning resources, marking and assessment, consultations with students, acting as subject coordinators and the initiation and development of course/subject material. 4. Actively contribute to the operation of the School such as through committee memberships. 5. Establish relationships with industry, government and the wider research community to enhance cross-disciplinary collaborations and support the translation of research outcomes into applications. 6. Supervise students working on individual or group projects at undergraduate, honours, graduate-coursework levels. Assist with supervision of research students. 7. Supervise less senior academic staff and research support staff in your research area. 8. Assist in outreach activities including to prospective students, research institutes, industry, government, the media and the general public. 9. Maintain high academic standards in all education, research and administration endeavours. 10. Comply with all ANU policies and procedures and in particular those relating to work health and safety and equal opportunity. 11. Other duties as required consistent with the classification level of the position.

ANU Academic Level D - Associate Professor

Role Statement In their role as ANU academic level D in the Research School of Engineering the appointees will be expected to: 1. Undertake high impact independent research with a view to publishing original and innovative results in international refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at prestigious international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at an international level. 2. Actively seek and secure external funding including the preparation and leadership of major multi party collaborative research proposals, e.g. Centres of Excellence. 3. Make an outstanding contribution to the teaching activities of the School at the undergraduate and graduate levels by creating impact and legacy in teaching and learning across the institution, and contributing to pedagogical knowledge. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and learning experiences, marking and assessment, consultations with students, acting as a subject coordinator, the initiation and development course/subject material and actively lead overall curriculum development in the discipline and across the College. 4. Proactively contribute to all aspects of the operation of the School, College and University such as through taking on administrative leadership roles. 5. Establish relationships with industry, government and the wider research community to enhance cross-disciplinary collaborations and support the translation of research outcomes into applications. 6. Supervise students working on individual or group projects at undergraduate, honours, graduate-coursework levels. Supervision of research students. 7. Lead, supervise and develop less senior academic and research support staff in the School. 8. Proactively contribute to all aspects of the operation of the School, College and University more broadly. This may include taking on leadership, broad supervisory roles and administrative roles such as Associate Director (Education), Associate Director (Research) or Associate Director (Education Development). 9. Lead and initiate community outreach activities including to prospective students, research institutes, industry, government, the media and the general public. 10. Maintain and actively promote high academic standards in all education, research and administration endeavours undertaken by the School, the College and the University. 11. Comply with all ANU policies and procedures and in particular those relating to work health and safety and equal opportunity. 12. Other duties as required consistent with the classification level of the position.

Selection Criteria 1. A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related area (including, but not limited to, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry), with a strong track record of impact within the field, whether through academic outputs, industry Research and Development experience, industry engagement, entrepreneurship or other suitable measures together with a record of developing and maintaining collaborations with world leading researchers and institutes and by other measures such as prestigious awards, invitations to give keynote addresses at leading conferences, elite membership of professional institutes etc. 2. Highly demonstrated orientation to collaborative research, team-based projects and interdisciplinary activities and interests. 3. An outstanding track record of articulating and prosecuting innovative research in the field of Electrical Engineering or Materials Engineering and a compelling vision for the activities they will undertake at the ANU. 4. A strong record of leading and winning bids for competitive external funding to support individual and collaborative translational research activities, and the ability to identify similar opportunities for others to pursue and to provide mentoring in the process. 5. Evidence of effective teaching at all levels and to a high standard, and of leadership in teaching and education, including the ability to take a leadership role in setting the education agenda of the School in the area of Electrical Engineering and/or Materials Engineering. 6. A track record of successfully supervising and graduating high quality PhD/Masters research students as evidenced by, for example, the subsequent positions held by these students. 7. Ability to provide academic leadership and to mentor and develop colleagues to achieve goals. 8. Excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels. 9. A track record of administrative and service roles with demonstrated leadership in these areas. 10. A demonstrated high-level understanding of equal opportunity principles and a commitment to the application of these policies in a University context.

15 HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please contact Professor Ian Petersen, Interim Director of the ANU Research School of Engineering, to discuss the role, and register your interest. For applications to be accepted they must contain: >> A detailed curriculum vitae including a track record of impact; >> A concise response to the Selection Criteria correlating to the classification level of your interest; >> A research vision statement which should include either: –– a strong synergy with one or more research points of focus in the Research School of Engineering, by naming the themes and detailing the synergy; or –– a clear vision for development of a new compelling research theme. Cross disciplinary research is highly valued within the school. >> An education vision statement that includes your teaching philosophy and outlines how you might contribute to our Availability undergraduate engineering programs to equip the next >> Candidates are asked to provide an indication of the earliest generation of engineers; date on which they would be available to commence duties >> The names and contact details of three referees; at the University. >> Availability with respect to the anticipated timeframe >> Applicants should provide a confidential email address and for interview. suitable daytime and evening telephone contact details (including mobile) as well as details of availability during Referees this period. Applicants must provide full contact details for three referees who have agreed to supply confidential references if requested Anticipated timeframes by the University. The Formal Period >> Candidates should state their relationship to the referees and why they have been nominated to speak on the Applications close: 06 January 2019 candidate’s behalf. Initial Shortlisting of candidates: Early January 2019 >> Referees will only be contacted after consultation with Video interviews: Mid-January 2019 the candidate. Final Shortlisting: Late-January 2019 >> It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that referees are willing to provide reports when contacted. Discussions with referees: Early-February 2019 The University reserves the right to request for alternate referee Campus visit: February/March 2019 reports from experts in the field, other than those already The University reserves the right to invite applications and not to nominated, following consultation with the candidate. make an appointment. Should a candidate not wish a specific person or persons to be contacted, please advise at the time of application. The Informal Period The Research School of Engineering is looking for the very best candidates to help reimagine Engineering for the 21st Century. To achieve this, these positions may be extended past the formal timeline to attract these people.

Enquiries

Professor Ian Petersen Interim Director, Research School of Engineering ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science T: +61 2 6125 3321; E: [email protected]

16 SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS

For Final Shortlisted Candidates the process will consist of:

1. Visit to the ANU Campus Our HR Team will confirm travel and accommodation details with you upon confirming your availability. Visits are usually held for 2-3 days during the February/March 2019 where you will get to meet various academic and professional staff members within the School. You will be hosted by a member of our Engagement Team which comprise of academic members within the Research School of Engineering. A designated Engagement team member will be your ‘go to’ / tour guide during this time. They will schedule details of your visit and introduce you to various academic members including the College Dean and School Director. You will also have an opportunity to meet with a member from the HR team to know more about ANU benefits and resources Negotiating your offer that are available to support you and your family. Some of the We believe that successful, long-term recruitments begin with staff benefits have been included in the “Employee Benefits” transparency and fairness, and we want you to know that page. negotiation over your offer is standard and to be expected. 2. Seminar Presentation Please reflect on what factors are important to you, and consider speaking to mentors and members of your network to get a Our HR Team will confirm the seminar time and venue with you sense of what is typical in your field. prior to your arrival. Here is a sample list of different topics that can be discussed Seminars are usually held in the morning and run for a total of 60 during negotiations: minutes (45 minutes presentation with 15 minutes for question and answer session). The seminar audience will be the members >> Salary of the selection panel, other academic members of the School, >> Start-up funding package including lab equipment, space, and subject matter experts from different research groups. and research team The seminar should cover a topic of your current >> Funding for travel and visitors research interest. >> Professional development and discretionary funding It is suggested to send the presentation to our HR team prior to >> Relocation expenses your seminar to avoid any technical difficulties however if you do >> Assistance with partner/spouse position i.e. dual career hire not want to due to confidentiality reasons that is also okay. >> Office equipment i.e. computer, laptop, mobile phone 3. Interview with the selection committee >> Facilities to support caring responsibility >> Transfer of leave entitlements Our HR team will confirm the interview time and venue with you prior to your arrival. Interviews are held on the same afternoon as your seminar and run for approximately 45 minutes. At interview, the members of the selection committee will ask you questions on your research, publications, research vision, education vision and achievements, leadership skills, teamwork etc. The interview is another opportunity for you to make a strong impression to the committee members regarding your research, and education achievements, experience and capabilities. With the interview time being limited, it is suggested to keep answers precise. You are encouraged to ask questions about the position, the campus and culture of the ANU that have not been covered during your visit.

17 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Australian National University provides a number of employee benefits for eligible employees.

Below is a brief summary of the benefits the ANU provides for Campus Life and Facilities eligible employees, which begin from the commencement of their appointment. >> Cafes, banks, ATMs, chemist, newsagent, bookshop and a post office Family Friendly Workplace >> ANU is a Smoke-Free Campus >> Access to University Libraries - 5 in total >> On-campus childcare with the option to deduct payment >> ANU GreenShare Car service from pre-tax salary >> Campus Bicycle Fleet and a network of walking and bike >> Flexible working arrangements paths around campus >> Breast feeding facilities >> ANU Green Unit to help reduce our carbon footprint >> Dual career (spousal) hires >> Corporate discount for rental cars >> Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance with Autoco Belconnen - Career and Professional free pick up and drop off from the ANU Development >> Well established and maintained precincts for acoustic and other events e.g. University House, Llewellyn Hall >> In-house and external staff development opportunities >> Well maintained gardens and sporting/recreation facilities >> Support for caring responsibility to attend conference/ seminar >> Outside Studies Program Salary and Rewards >> Support for individual career planning/counselling services >> Contribution of up to 17% superannuation (in addition to >> Staff undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships base salary) >> Career development leave program >> On-campus Unisuper consultant available for general advice >> Informal and formal mentoring on superannuation >> ANU staff health insurance plan with HCF for Australian resident and non-resident staff Salary Packaging >> Recognition of Prior Service with another Australian university >> Novated (car) leases or Commonwealth authority >> Airline Membership - Qantas and Virgin Australia >> Laptops, PDAs Learning Communities >> Parking - Eligible staff are able to apply for permits for on- >> Student-led organisations inclusive and open to everyone. campus parking These communities encompasses areas such as: >> Superannuation - Creative arts; >> Health and Wellbeing - Cultures; - Global challenges; >> On-campus staff counselling service - History; and >> Independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program - Sustainability >> On-campus fully credited primary health care facility - free flu vaccincation >> ANU Fitness Centre - gym and group fitness classes For additional information, please contact >> Wellbeing programs for staff e.g. Women and Men’s The College of Engineering and Computer Science Health Checks Human Resources >> Dedicated Work Environment Group to support staff with E: [email protected] Work, Health and Safety matters

18 TESTIMONY FROM CURRENT STAFF

Dr Fiona Beck ARC DECRA, FERL Fellow ANU Research School of Engineering I have spent the last 3 years starting up a research group in the area of nanophotonics for energy applications. The FERL Fellowship represented an exciting opportunity to develop my own research agenda and the Research School of Engineering has provided a great deal of support in helping me get up and running. The process so far, while challenging, has been immensely rewarding. I have received invaluable mentoring from more experienced colleagues, which has enabled me to really push the boundaries of my research field and attract competitive grant funding. ANU also offers plenty of research collaboration opportunities, and the research culture is fantastic: world leading researchers and facilities, and a friendly, collegiate Associate Professor Antonio Tricoli atmosphere. In particular, ANU is really proactive in encouraging ARC DECRA, WESTPAC, FERL Fellow truly interdisciplinary research, supporting the ANU Grand ANU Research School of Engineering Challenge Scheme, as well as cross-discipline institutes like the Energy Change Institute.and academic development. I have Since I was selected as a recipient for a Future Engineering greatly appreciated the welcoming research culture and mindset Research Leader (FERL) fellowship at the Research School of that are a substantial support toward the achievement of any Engineering, I had the opportunity to experience a stimulating ambitious goals. and rapidly growing research environment. The unique freedom, autonomy and mentoring offered with this position are a great asset that has greatly contributed with my personal and academic development. I have greatly appreciated the welcoming research culture and mindset that are a substantial support toward the achievement of any ambitious goals.

Associate Professor Jochen Trumpf Research School of Engineering What attracted me to the ANU and Canberra was the unparalleled combination of world class research strength in my area with almost perfect living conditions. Canberra is best described as some sort of secret paradise. All the amenities of a much larger city but none of the downsides. I originally came here on a research fellow contract with no intention to stay, but Steve Lee the levels of support and breadth of opportunity here at the ANU made me stay. Group Leader/Senior Lecturer Over the years, I have received mentoring and training that got Research School of Engineering me to where I am now in my career. Canberra can seem a world At the ANU, I have many fruitful interactions with many away when you are from the northern hemisphere, but the ANU distinguished academics from different engineering and scientific is tightly connected into the international research community, disciplines across Australia in a very short period of time, which and generous levels of funding have meant that the physical could otherwise be less than forthcoming elsewhere. I received distance did not play much of a role. The ANU campus itself is mentoring time from senior academics that has helped me full of interesting people and is organised in a way that it is easy manage a multifaceted academic career which is highly valued in to meet them. today’s competitive academic climate. If I could talk to my own young self from many years ago, I would happily say stop hesitating and come to ANU!

19 CANBERRA – THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITY

Canberra has the power to surprise, with its abundance of fine food, wine, art, culture, ideas and innovation. As an evolving city, this element of surprise continues even once you have made Canberra your home, with new developments, events and opportunities constantly emerging to keep life interesting.

Proximity to power and policy Our unique location in Canberra creates an enriched teaching and research environment, giving our researchers and students access to the nation’s political and policy making community.

A unique environment with unrivalled access Our healthy appetite for outdoor pursuits is enhanced by the natural resources available: sailing on Lake Burley Griffin, mountain biking at the world class Mount Stromlo facility or heading up to the Snowy Mountains for a day on World leading quality of life the slopes. We are also home to most of Australia’s major Canberra is designed to maximise the quality of life, built national cultural institutions, with whom the University has a on a blueprint that connects people with community and close relationship, and a cultural calendar overflowing with nature, Canberra provides you the opportunity to create a international exhibitions, arts festivals and entertainment. unique work/life balance, wherever you choose to live. Rated #3 in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel’ (2018), the best city in the world for well-being (OECD 2014) and top 25 in the world by QS Best Student Cities (2017), living in Canberra means you’ll enjoy a high quality of life in a city with one of the best educated workforces, highest average full-time income and lowest unemployment rate in Australia.

Education & Childcare Canberra nurtures the pursuit of dreams from the ground up. Here families are provided with the supportive services, facilities and environments to raise happy, inspired and resilient children. Community is crucial for the support of families and Canberra has a number of ways to connect families with each other through playgroups, family events and activities.

20 A WORLD LEADING UNIVERSITY

The Australian National University is one of the world’s foremost research universities. Distinguished by its relentless pursuit of excellence, the University attracts leading academics and outstanding students from Australia and around the world.

Further information about ANU can be found at: http://anu.edu.au/about

History Research-intensive education

The University was established by the Commonwealth As the specially-chartered national university, the University Parliament in 1946 specifically to lead the development of the conducts research at the highest levels in all of its colleges, and intellectual capacity of the nation through research and research offers a unique research-led education to undergraduate and training in line with the best international standards. It is the postgraduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows. only Australian university established by a Commonwealth Act of Parliament. In 1960, the University accepted responsibility The University advances the national intellectual and creative for undergraduate education along with an expectation that the capacity in three key ways: highest standards of education would be achieved. 1. Through broad-based research and research-intensive education in the disciplines fundamental to all knowledge: the Scale humanities, the sciences and the social sciences, 2. By supporting research and research-intensive education in a spectrum of professional disciplines, and The University has 4,300 staff, 10,286 undergraduates and 3. By studying Australia in its various contexts. 6,925 postgraduate students. Its annual revenue exceeds $1.0 billion and consolidated assets are worth $2.5 billion It is the aim of the University to achieve its objectives by creating an inspirational working environment for all its staff,students and Partnerships visitors.

The University has strong links with leading research institution In each of its endeavours, the University strives to achieve at the in Australia and overseas. It is a founding member of the levels of the world’s great universities International Alliance of Research Universities, a co-operative network of 10 eminent international research-intensive universities which includes: Location

> University of Cambridge The University campus has over 200 buildings and occupies 145 > University of Oxford hectares adjacent to the city centre of Canberra. The University also has a number of smaller campuses: > University of California, Berkeley > Yale University > Mount Stromlo Observatory (west of Canberra) > Siding Spring Observatory (near Coonabarabran, western New > Peking University South Wales) > National University of Singapore > North Australia Research Unit (Darwin, Northern Territory) > Kioloa (coastal campus near Bawley Point, on the New South > University of Tokyo Wales South Coast) > University of Copenhagen > ANU Medical School – The Canberra Hospital campus > ANU Medical School – Calvary Hospital > ETH Zurich > Health Facilities in South East New South Wales

21 UNIVERSITY COLLEGES

The Australian National University has seven colleges, each made up of the research and education schools and centres that contribute to the various broad disciplines.

The ANU Colleges link research and teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree levels. They undertake world-class research, and provide education programs at the highest standards. The University recognises the need to strengthen strategic planning, align administrative support with these plans and ensure consistency of policy and procedure. The aim of the college structure is to promote and formalise cooperation among the different contributors to disciplines in ANU and to remove barriers in their path.

ANU College of Asia & the Pacific business information systems, econometrics, economic history, economics, finance, international business, management, The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) hosts the largest marketing and statistics. It endeavours to do this through the assembly of scholars dedicated to working on Asia and the provision of a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Pacific in the English-speaking world. Organisationally the College and through its research, publications and contributions to the comprises three large Schools - the School of Culture, History and associated professions, commerce, industry and government. Language (CHL); the School of International, Political and Strategic Studies (IPS); and the Crawford School of Public Policy - and two cbe.anu.edu.au Research Centres: the Regulatory Institutions Network (RegNet) and the Australian Centre on China in the World. ANU College of Engineering & asiapacific.anu.edu.au Computer Science The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) ANU College of Arts & Social comprises the Research School of Engineering, the Research Sciences School of Computer Science, the 3A Institute and the Cyber Institute. It offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the information technology and computer science along with research and education college for the broad disciplines of the masters and doctoral postgraduate programs. The College creative arts, humanities and the social sciences. The College undertakes basic and applied research in information and has two research schools and an Institute – a Research School of communications technologies, materials and manufacturing, Social Sciences; a Research School of Humanities and the Arts; formal methods and logic, machine learning and vision, robotics and the Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute and energy systems. – that cover the main disciplines to deliver leading research and degree programs. cecs.anu.edu.au cass.anu.edu.au ANU College of Law ANU College of Science The ANU College of Law (CoL) is Australia’s national law school, committed to legal research and education at the highest level, The ANU College of Science (CoS) consists of the Research and to striving for continuous improvement in the law for the Schools of Physics and Engineering, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, benefit of national and international communities. The ANU Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Biology, plus the Fenner Law School offers LLB Hons and Juris Doctor (JD) degrees, a School of Environment and Society, the Mathematical Sciences Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice through the School of Legal Institute, and the Australian Centre for the Public Awareness Practice, and postgraduate research and coursework degrees. of Science. Academic staff within the ANU College of Science undertake world leading research and deliver research-led law.anu.edu.au education on issues of global importance, supported by extensive international networks and world class facilities. ANU College of Health & Medicine science.anu.edu.au The ANU College of Health and Medicine (CHM) comprises the ANU Medical School, the John Curtin School of Medical ANU College of Business & Research, the Research School of Psychology and the Research School of Population Health. These schools work together to Economics deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum The ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) seeks to of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with advance knowledge through high quality teaching and research the health sector at local, national and international levels. in the closely related areas of accounting, actuarial studies, science.anu.edu.au

22 FAST FACTS

23 FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information about ANU, including handbooks and other publications, can be found at the ANU website: anu.edu.au Other documents candidates might wish to read include:

ANU Strategic Plan 2018-2021 anu.edu.au/about/strategic-planning/anu-strategic-plan-2018-2021

CECS Reimagine cecs.anu.edu.au/reimagine

SAGE services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion/athena-swan

ANU Reconciliation Action Plan anu.edu.au/about/plans-reviews/reconciliation-action-plan

ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science cecs.anu.edu.au

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24 MO_HR172934 CONTACT US

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