Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cryptography
About the role
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cryptography role involves contributing to the advancement of research and education in cryptography and secure computation. You will conduct research in areas such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum algorithms and cryptography, foundational theory and mathematics, and the design and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to high-impact research outcomes and the School’s growing research profile.
- Deliver high-quality teaching and support student learning across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Develop and improve curricula, and mentor students and colleagues.
- Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to collaborative research initiatives.
Requirements
- A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
- Experience with and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- Experience in supervising HDR students and securing competitive funding.
- Experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
- Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
Qualifications
- A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development, and delivery of courses and programs.
- Experience in implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- Success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
- Experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
- Track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact.
- Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
- Ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
Skills
- Expertise in areas such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum cryptography, foundational theory, and the design and analysis of cryptographic protocols.
- Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Experience in supervising HDR students and securing competitive funding.
- Experience in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
- Experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
- Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
- Ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
Benefits
The position offers:
- Salary range of AUD $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation for Lecturer (Level B)
- Salary range of AUD $155,403 to $178,290 per annum + 17% superannuation for Senior Lecturer (Level C)
Pay
- Lecturer (Level B): AUD $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Senior Lecturer (Level C): AUD $155,403 to $178,290 per annum + 17% superannuation
Schedule
- Full-time
- 2-Year Convertible Tenure Track or continuing appointment
Contact
To Apply: If you are an emerging academic looking to build your research and teaching profile, or an established academic seeking to further your career, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to high-quality research, deliver engaging teaching, and help shape the future direction of the School. We encourage you to click the “Apply Now” button and submit your CV, cover letter, and responses addressing the Skills and Experience criteria.
If this opportunity interests you, but your experience does not align perfectly with every selection criterion, we still encourage you to apply.
If you have had any interruption in your career, you are encouraged to include a ROPE statement as part of your application. For information on ROPE please check:
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact: Eugene Aves - Talent Acquisition Partner
Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Friday, 31 July 2026