Research Fellow in AI/ML at Macquarie University 2026

Are you an early career researcher passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence and advanced hardware systems? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly created Silicon Platforms Lab (SiP Lab) within the School of Engineering at Macquarie University. This role offers the chance to work alongside world-class researchers, access cutting-edge facilities and technology, and contribute to groundbreaking research on next-generation communication and sensing systems, agentic AI, and passive device modelling.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 2, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorMacquarie University
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyMacquarie University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Requirements

• A PhD in LLM/AI, machine learning, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience using LLMs and prompt engineering techniques
• A proven track record of research outputs and/or industry experience in AI/ML
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with students, staff, industry partners, and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines in a dynamic research environment
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Eligibility to hold and maintain a 10A Defence Export Controls Permit under the Defence Trade Controls Act (2012), or ability to access an exemption

Application Documents

• CV (including details of two referees)
• A cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Aplication Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Macquarie University webpage.