Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Energy System Engineering
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Job Details
* Salary: Lecturer – Level B, AUD $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Salary: Senior Lecturer – Level C, AUD $155,403 to $178,290 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full time
* 2‑Year Convertible Tenure Track
* Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
Opportunity
Join the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in a teaching and research role. As a Lecturer (Level B), you will develop your scholarly research and professional activities nationally and internationally, while contributing to the teaching and service missions of the School and Faculty. As a Senior Lecturer (Level C), you will establish an internationally recognised research program, play a key role in maintaining and strengthening industry partnerships, and foster collaborations that drive impactful research and innovative advancements in thermo‑mechanical engineering.
We seek a candidate with a proven research background and strong educational experience in thermo‑mechanical engineering, with a special focus on energy generation and storage systems. A suitable candidate will have experimental expertise in renewable energy and storage technologies, and expertise in the reliability and durability of energy generation and storage systems.
Skills & Experience
Lecturer (Level B)
* PhD in an area of direct relevance, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Energy Systems.
* Demonstrated ability and track record and a core capability in thermo‑mechanical engineering of energy systems, including renewable energy and energy storage technologies, and the reliability and durability of energy components and systems.
* Proven experience in translating research results into practical outcomes.
* Demonstrated capacity for development of alternative delivery models for teaching, including online and blended delivery.
* High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
* Willingness to undertake any compliance and supervisor training as required.
* Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.
Senior Lecturer (Level C)
* PhD in an area of direct relevance, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Energy Systems.
* Demonstrated ability and track record in and a core capability in thermo‑mechanical engineering of energy systems, including renewable energy and energy storage technologies (e.g., battery systems) and the reliability and durability of energy components and systems.
* Extensive experience in translating research results into practical outcomes.
* Demonstrated success in attracting research funding from governmental and/or industrial sectors.
* Demonstrated capacity for development of alternative delivery models for teaching, including online and blended delivery.
* Excellent level of communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
* Demonstrated experience in supervising research students.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
* Willingness to undertake any compliance and supervisor training as required.
* An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
* Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To Apply
If you are interested in an academic career focused on conducting independent research and delivering excellent teaching, please apply by submitting your CV, Cover Letter and systematic responses to the Skills and Experience.
Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Saturday 31st January 2026.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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