• Lead cutting-edge robotics and automation research with strong industry and global collaboration opportunities.
• Shape future engineers and innovators through world-class teaching and project-based learning in emerging technologies.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 5 years.
• Base salary range: Level C, $144,143 – $165,809 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

This is a joint position between the School of Engineering and the School Physics Mathematics and Computing. The School of Engineering of is a multidisciplinary school offering education and research in a number of engineering disciplines, including biomedical, civil, environmental, mining, chemical, mechanical, electrical and electronic and automation robotics. The School of Engineering has an established and dedicated team of teaching and research academics providing undergraduate and post-graduate programmes across multiple engineering disciplines. In research, the School also spans a wide range of engineering disciplines, with groups often comprising transdisciplinary researchers who work with industry to produce outcomes with impact.

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering under the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing is renowned for its award-winning researchers, teachers and facilities. The broad-based undergraduate and postgraduate programs are complemented by a wide range of research activities and the School is a leader in developing graduates with high level expertise in computer programming and the methods involved in performing complex computations and processing data. In the resource rich state of Western Australia the opportunities for partnership and collaborative research are extensive and the Department has well established links with industry. Further information about the Department and its teaching programmes can be found at https://www.uwa.edu.au/ems/Schools/Physics-Mathematics-and-Computing/Department-ofComputer-Science-and-Software-Engineering.

About the opportunity

• Joint position between School of Engineering and School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing, combining expertise in robotics, automation, and software engineering.
• Role focuses on teaching and research excellence in areas such as robot manipulators, mobile robots (ROS2), mechatronics, embedded systems, and engineering design, with strong industry relevance.
• Responsibilities include curriculum innovation, impactful research, and collaboration with industry, government, and international partners to advance robotics and software engineering.

About you

• PhD in Engineering or closely related field.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to deliver innovative teaching at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in at least two of the areas listed above.
• A demonstrable track record (relative to opportunity) of excellence in research with impact in an area complementary to the research being undertaken at UWA.
• A demonstrable track record of successful competitive funding applications or significant experience in an industrial research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to the school and wider University activities such graduations, open days, school meetings, strategic planning and program development.

Position description:  PD [Senior Lecturer (Automation and Robotics)] [521884].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tim Sercombe at tim.sercombe@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 4 December 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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