Role type:Full time (1.0 FTE); Continuing (Tenure-track)
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Department/ School:School of Physics
Salary:Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience
Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super
Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 pa. plus 17% super
World-class quantum and optical physics programs / access to ARC Centres, IBM Quantum Hub and major facilities / continuing academic roles
Apply now to shape quantum technologies, advance impactful research and deliver inspiring physics education at Melbourne.
Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will lead research in quantum or optical physics with strong national and international visibility, while also designing engaging curriculum, supervising researchers, and collaborating across ARC Centres to advance transformative quantum technologies.
What you will deliver:
Lead innovative research programs in quantum or optical physics, producing high impact publications and securing competitive funding.
Design and deliver high quality undergraduate and postgraduate physics teaching, including lectures, practicals, assessments and subject coordination.
Supervise and mentor honours, Masters and PhD students, supporting timely completion and strong research outcomes.
Build active national and international collaborations, including with ARC Centres, IBM Quantum Hub and industry or government partners.
Contribute to School governance, outreach activities and initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion and public engagement in physics.

You may be a great fit if:
Hold a PhD in physics or a closely related discipline with focus on quantum or optical physics.
Demonstrate a strong record of research outputs in relevant fields, commensurate with opportunity and career stage.
Bring experience securing, or contributing to, competitive research grant applications and building collaborative research networks.
Provide evidence of effective physics teaching, or strong potential, across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including curriculum development.
Offer experience supervising research students and supporting an inclusive, safe and high performing research environment.
Contribute collegially to academic service, outreach activities and cross-disciplinary engagement within and beyond the School.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of advantages to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation




Supportive adaptable work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team - School of Physics
Joining the School of Physics, you will be part of a globally recognised hub for quantum and optical sciences. You will collaborate with leading researchers across ARC Centres of Excellence, the IBM Quantum Hub and key facilities. Based in the Faculty of Science, you will benefit from an inclusive culture, rich partnerships and outstanding support.

Be Yourself
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We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ****** .
Application essentials:
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Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.




Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Prof. Harry Quiney at ******
For questions related to our recruitment process email Oliver Bukasa at ******
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on *************** or at ****** (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that's shaping the future.
Applications close:1 October **** at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-****** - Lecturer, Senior Lecturer in Quantum or Optical Physics - PD.docx
JR-****** - Lecturer, Senior Lecturer in Quantum or Optical Physics - PD.pdf
The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings consistently placing us as Australia's leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world's top 50*.

Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city's cultural scene.

Melbourne is a leading research university, widely renowned for its teaching and the social and economic contributions it makes through knowledge transfer. The University's performance in international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world's top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.
Melbourne's international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in ****, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in ****.
The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.
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