• Full time, continuing position. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics

• Exciting opportunity to join the leading physics department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research

• Base Salary Level B/C, $122,830 - $173,492 p.a + 17% superannuation

• Apply on the University of Sydney Career Site
• Applications close Thursday 03 April 2025 11:59 PM

About the opportunity

The School of Physics at the University of Sydney is currently seeking applications for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Optics and Photonics to establish a research program in a relevant area of optics and photonics, with a strong theoretical component. The successful candidate will build collaborations with the Institute of Photonics and Optical Science’s (IPOS) vibrant optics and photonics community.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to outstanding teaching and learning in Physics

• demonstrate research excellence, develop a program of original research either independently or as part of a team, and pursue external funding to support this research

• develop and maintain collaborations within the School of Physics and IPOS, in particular working with experimentalists

• participate in research student supervision at the undergraduate and postgraduate level

• develop external research partnerships and engagement

• contribute to engagement and service/administrative activities of the School of Physics and Faculty of Science

• contribute to and help shape the strategic goals of School and Faculty and of IPOS.

If your research aligns with the newly funded ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS), an exciting opportunity awaits you at this role. You could step into a senior leadership role within the University of Sydney COMBS CoE Node, gaining access to substantial research funding in groundbreaking fields such as nonlinear optics, advanced spectroscopy and microscopy, cutting-edge information and intelligence technologies, innovative sensing and measurement techniques, and pioneering astronomical applications of frequency combs.

To learn more about the School of Physics, click here.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Optics and Photonics who has:

• a PhD or other research doctorate in a relevant field

• a strong track record of research including theoretical optics and photonics

• the skill to clearly express ideas and communicate within a team environment

• the ability to work independently on problems, and motivate junior members of the team

• demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to work with experimentalists

• a capability to see the bigger picture, and have vision for the future development of your projects

• experience in university-level teaching, including lecturing or similar presentations

• sufficient proficiency in physics theory to teach, with appropriate preparation time, into any undergraduate physics classes (including for example quantum, statistical, solid-state physics and electromagnetism)

• demonstrated progress toward your own independent research program evidenced by original, high-quality, research, as evidenced by refereed publications in particular; a track record of external funding success is an advantage, especially at Level C. In accord with the international Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), journal impact factors will not be considered and should not be mentioned in your application

• evidence of developing capacity to contribute to governance, administration, and leadership in the higher education sector.

Candidates should indicate which level they wish to apply for; however, the selection panel reserves the right to make offers based on its appraisal of the candidate’s skills, experience, and knowledge.

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Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button on the University of Sydney Career Site. 

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

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