Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Full-time permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $145,961.51 - $168,043.68 + 17% super (Academic Level C)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
Join a visionary and collaborative academic community within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Queensland. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inquisitive Senior Lecturer to shape the next generation of engineers while building a globally relevant research profile in biomedical engineering.
Working at the intersection of engineering innovation and human health, you will contribute to meaningful change by advancing teaching excellence and research impact in a highly supportive and inclusive environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
Deliver high-quality teaching and lead innovative curriculum design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, ensuring engaging and contemporary learning experiences.
Establish and grow a high-impact research program aligned with the School’s strengths in imaging, sensing and biomedical engineering, supported by collaborative partnerships and a start-up package.
Supervise and mentor Higher Degree by Research students, fostering researcher development and leading successful completions.
Contribute to academic leadership, service and engagement activities that strengthen partnerships with industry, government and the broader community.
This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance
You will bring a strong academic foundation and a commitment to excellence across teaching, research and service, along with:
A PhD in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or a closely related field.
A demonstrated record of high-quality research outputs in biomedical or electrical engineering.
Demonstrated capability or potential to attract competitive research funding.
Evidence of effective teaching contributions at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Experience or capability in course coordination and contemporary curriculum development.
A growing record of supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to successfully lead a research team.
A commitment to inclusive, ethical and values‑driven academic practice.
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, including a negotiable start-up package and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Markus Barth at m.barth@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66737).
