Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. The Faculty of Science is ranked among the 90 science facilities worldwide by the QS World University Rankings. The 10 departments and schools that form the Faculty of Science represent the breadth and diversity of science in our modern world.

The School is committed to enhance the diversity of the workforce and the representation of minority groups in areas they have been traditionally under-represented. In particular, the School is seeking to increase the hiring of women, Māori and Pasifika into academic positions by more than 30% by 2024. We strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates belonging to these groups.

The School of Computer Science is the country's largest, most diverse, and most accomplished. The School was founded in 1981. It now has more than 65 academic staff and 60 PhD students, and an ever-growing cohort of undergraduates. The School has been ranked 121 Computer Science Departments in the world according to the 2022 QS World University Rankings by subject.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Computer Science at the University of Auckland is currently looking for early career academics to join our diverse and internationally renowned School at Lecturer level. If you are passionate about teaching and research, want to build lasting collaborations, and value diversity, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking dynamic candidates with expertise in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, or any closely related fields.  Industrial experience and/or experience of collaborative research with industrial partners would be a significant advantage.

The School recognises these areas as a priority, and we expect the successful candidates to contribute to the continuously growing success of our programs in Data Science and related fields. Such contributions include world-class research, publishing in world-class journals and conferences, securing research grant funding, high-calibre teaching as well as supervision of capstone projects and dissertations at the Master and PhD level.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent, academic role
Remuneration: L1 - L7 $86,979 - $103,904 per annum dependent on qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in areas closely related to one of the following: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence
• Preferably have spent some years as Postdoc/Research Fellow
• Demonstrated excellence in carrying out independent research
• A commitment to high quality research-informed teaching of both undergraduate and graduate students.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer 

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.  

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: 

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours) 
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme 
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave 

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 3 March 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz