- Full time fixed term for 12 months at Camperdown Campus
- Prospect to join a pioneering research program focused on digital innovation, quantum-enhanced modelling, and resilient infrastructure systems
- Base Salary Level A, $117,936 - $125,896 + 17% superannuation

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney is a leading hub for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, systems thinking, and digital infrastructure innovation. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join a new research initiative focused on next generation digital twin capability for complex urban and infrastructure systems.

Working under the supervision of Professor David Levinson, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of hybrid quantum-classical modelling approaches that support improved analysis, simulation, optimisation, and decision making under uncertainty. The role will suit a researcher with strong technical capability in quantum computing, data-driven modelling, infrastructure systems, computational optimisation, simulation, probabilistic methods, or related areas.

This project is part of an ambitious research program across the Schools of Civil Engineering and Project Management. The appointee will conduct original research, contribute to prototype development, prepare high-quality publications, work collaboratively across engineering and related disciplines, and support engagement with academic, government, industry, and community stakeholders. The position offers a solid opportunity for career development, interdisciplinary collaboration, grant development, research translation, and engagement with a growing research program in resilient, intelligent, and data-informed infrastructure systems.

Your key responsibilities will be to:





- conduct high-quality research in quantum-enabled computational approaches for digital twins and complex system simulations
- develop, implement, test, and benchmark computational models, algorithms, data pipelines, and research software prototypes
- contribute to optimisation, simulation, sampling, or uncertainty-modelling approaches for complex systems
- analyse infrastructure, spatial, temporal, networked, or urban systems data
- contribute to the preparation and submission of journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, and research outputs
- collaborate with interdisciplinary scholars across engineering, design, planning, computing, and related research domains
- contribute to stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, research presentations, and partner-facing materials
- assist with the development of competitive grant applications and future external funding opportunities

About you

- a PhD or near‑completed PhD in quantum mechanics, quantum computing, computer science, data science, operations research, applied mathematics, or a closely related field.
- demonstrated ability to conduct independent, high-quality research appropriate to career stage
- evidence of a developing research profile, including publications record in a relevant field
- strong programming and computational research skills, such as Python, R, Julia, MATLAB, C/C++, or equivalent
- research expertise in one or more of the following: quantum computing, quantum optimisation, digital twins, infrastructure modelling, mathematical optimisation,



hybrid quantum-classical modelling, simulation, probabilistic modelling, infrastructure systems modelling, or research software development
- ability to develop, implement, test, and benchmark computational methods
- ability and interest in conducting interdisciplinary research and working effectively across disciplinary and stakeholder boundaries
- demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre‑employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre‑employment or background checks in a manner 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

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