Senior Lecturer in Environment and Science & Quantum Sensing

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors, guiding and informing its learning and teaching. Our school is committed to contributing to the planet's sustainable future by identifying and measuring environmental problems and offering solution-driven approaches. Our research and teaching staff are acknowledged as world industry leaders, working across the broad science and environment disciplines enabling us to develop and deliver comprehensive study programs. We partner with industry, government, and the community to drive innovation and achieve success.

Queensland Quantum Decarbonisation Alliance

The applicant will work within the Queensland Quantum Decarbonisation Alliance (QDA), which seeks to position Queensland as a global leader in quantum technologies for decarbonisation. The QDA will bring together twenty-seven partners across academia and industry to create a world-leading quantum decarbonisation effort in Queensland. The QDA will establish seven new large-scale research teams in Queensland, in close partnership with PsiQuantum as they build their first utility-scale quantum computer here. It will train a pipeline of cross-disciplinary talent in our universities and industry, including undergraduate and Masters coursework, PhD programs, and quantum up-skilling for industry.

Join us in shaping the future of quantum innovation in Queensland.

As a Senior Lecturer, you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to advance quantum sensing and drive meaningful change in decarbonisation. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• You will contribute to the Griffith Node of the Queensland Quantum Decarbonisation Alliance (QDA), and pursue research aimed at reducing climate impact by the application of quantum technology.
• You will seek collaborations and knowledge-sharing within QDA, both at Griffith and with researchers at the University of Queensland (lead Node), Psi-Quantum, and other partners.
• You will work with a QDA-funded team in ESC comprising yourself, a 3-year postdoc, and a PhD student funded by the project.
• You will ensure that your team contributes as required to the relevant milestones in QQDA – including research goals, relevant course development and teaching, training, and industry engagement.
• You will be expected to contribute to the School’s teaching activities by fostering an outstanding student experience and promoting active engagement in learning. This includes delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs, as well as contributing to curriculum development, assessment design, and continuous enhancement of teaching practices, in alignment with Griffith’s Graduates of the Future strategy.

This is a continuing contingent funded position (funding confirmed for an initial 5 years), full time, research focused, primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). The successful candidate for this role will be required to attract and generate competitive research funding to support the position beyond the initial 5 year term.

As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Senior Lecturer, Level C range $138,702 - $159,936 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $162,281 - $187,125 per annum.

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A doctoral qualification in physics or a related area (e.g. engineering) or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• A strong track record in experimental quantum optics and/or optical quantum information science, proven by publications.
• Other relevant experience, preferably in areas such as single-photon sources, single-photon spectroscopy, and quantum simulations.
• Experience and demonstrated competence in teaching, and preferably also course-development, outreach, grant management, training, and industry engagement.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills and ability to attract external funding.

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading

How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

VISA Sponsorship may be available to the successful candidate. 

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Dr Sergei Slussarenko, Senior Lecturer and ARC Future Fellow at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF7950P.

Closing date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.