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Postdoctoral Fellow in NeuroSymbolic Artificial Intelligence
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Postdoctoral Fellow in NeuroSymbolic Artificial Intelligence
Job no: 541257
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate
The Opportunity
The School of Computer Science and Engineering has an opportunity for a two-year fixed term Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuro-Symbolic Artificial Intelligence. This Level A position is expected to conduct research in Neuro-Symbolic AI for reasoning and decision-making, contributing to UNSW’s research effort and developing expertise through defined projects.
This position offers the opportunity to advance your scholarly research and professional activities on both national and international levels. You will contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, participate in conferences and workshops, supervise HDR students, and actively collaborate with industry partners.
This role reports to Associate Professor Yang Song and has no direct reports.
Salary, Level A - AUD$95,036 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation
Full time
Fixed-term contract – 2 years (with the possibility of one-year extension)
Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW is a world-leading institution recognised for its scale, prestige, and impact. With strong industry engagement and partnerships across sectors, UNSW provides a unique environment where academic expertise translates into real-world outcomes. The university is home to cutting-edge research that drives innovation and societal progress, while its excellence in teaching ensures students are prepared to lead in their fields. For academics, UNSW offers an outstanding platform to flourish — combining world-class facilities, collaborative networks, and a culture of innovation that supports both career growth and meaningful contributions to the wider community.
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The School of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of computing in Australia. It offers undergraduate programmes in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Bioinformatics, as well as a number of combined degrees with other disciplines. Our research and teaching staff are world leading and world building as they advance knowledge and learning. For more information on our school go to the following link - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/computer-science-and-engineering
Skills And Experience
- PhD (or soon to be awarded) in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Strong knowledge and research outputs in AI, particularly in the field of deep learning, knowledge representation and reasoning, or neuro-symbolic AI.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
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Contact:
For role-specific inquiries, please contact A/Prof Yang Song
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Partner)
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday, 11 August 2026
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 13 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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