Monash University 
Clayton, Australia Sintesi dell’opportunità
Monash University in Clayton, Australia is hiring a Level A Research Fellow for a 3‑year fixed‑term, full‑time position focused on Trustworthy AI and Cybersecurity. The role involves leading experimental research on AI safety, privacy‑preserving techniques, adversarial machine learning, explainable AI, and secure software engineering. Fellows will publish in top conferences, co‑supervise students, and contribute to grant proposals. The position offers a research‑only environment with minimal admin, mentorship under a leading professor, and opportunities to present internationally and build a strong academic profile.
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Descrizione del progetto
Research Fellow - Trustworthy AI & Cybersecurity
Job No.: 697810
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Level A plus 17% super
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about building secure, reliable, and responsible AI systems? We are seeking a talented and driven Research Fellow (Level A) to join our dynamic team and make high-impact contributions to the critical fields of Trustworthy AI and Cybersecurity.
In this research-focussed role, you will lead and contribute to cutting-edge projects focused on evaluating, building, and deploying secure software systems powered by AI. Working closely alongside a collaborative research team and top-tier academics, you will publish in premier international venues, translate research into real-world impact, and help shape competitive funding proposals.
This position offers an exceptional launching pad to accelerate your academic career, build leadership through student co-supervision, and expand your research network.
Key Responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Why Join Us?
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Prof. Yang Xiang, IEEE Fellow, Faculty of Information Technology, +61 (0) 414324238 or yang.xiang@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow - Trustworthy AI and Cybersecurity
Applications Close: Tuesday 6th October 2026, 11:55pm AEDT