Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Databases

About the role

The School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to lead research and teaching in databases. The role combines high‑impact research on modern database systems with delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in databases, including human‑centric, crowdsourced, collaborative, vector and high‑dimensional database systems.
• Publish scholarly articles and secure competitive research funding.
• Teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate database courses.
• Supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students (Senior Lecturer level).
• Contribute to collaborative research initiatives and industry partnerships.

Required profile

• Emerging or established academic with expertise in database systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a research programme and obtain external grants (Senior Lecturer).
• Experience delivering engaging teaching at university level.
• Track record of scholarly publications and, for senior level, research leadership.

Required skills

• Database systems
• Data management
• Human‑centric databases (crowdsourced, collaborative)
• Vector databases
• High‑dimensional databases for scientific discovery

What we offer

• Full‑time 2‑year convertible tenure‑track or continuing appointment.
• Competitive salary (AUD $133,065–$185,422 per year) plus 17 % superannuation.
• World‑class research facilities and strong industry connections.
• Opportunities for career development and interdisciplinary collaboration.