(Level A) $81,293 - $109,307 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Research Fellow in machine-learning enabled digital forensics

Fixed term, full-time 36-month position available

About the position

We are seeking a Research Fellow with experience in machine learning research and development, particularly with a specialisation in such areas as: digital forensics, computer vision, biometrics (face or voice recognition, etc.) and natural language processing.

The Research Fellow will join a multi-institutional team of researchers involved in an ARC Linkage Project (LP240200944) that will deliver new digital forensic capabilities for police – particularly in the context of enhancing child sexual abuse investigations. This work will be delivered in partnership with South Australia Police, the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, and Deakin University. Please visit the Adelaide Cybercrime Laboratory website for more information about this project and our team.

About the Adelaide Cybercrime Laboratory

The Adelaide Cybercrime Laboratory is an interdisciplinary team of researchers and based at the University of Adelaide, with partners around the world. We are involved in a wide range of research projects that seek to understand why individuals engage in cybercrime, and develop tools to prevent, detect and investigate cybercrimes. Our work aims to inform public policy, and promote safe digital environment.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in Forensic Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Criminology or related area (or near completion).
• A record of high-quality research outputs, including publications, commensurate to opportunity.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, including data handling and backend development.
• Demonstrated experience developing applications interfacing with machine learning libraries like PyTorch or ONNX.
• Demonstrated experience working with large-scale data processing and deployment (local and cloud) including SQL database technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to represent complex data findings into simple, compelling visualisations and narratives for non-technical users.

Please note that this position requires that the successful applicant will be eligible to apply for, or currently hold a national security clearance, National Police Check and a SA Working With Children Check. Please download the attached position description for the complete list of the essential and desirable selection criteria.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: able.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Please click here to view the position description and apply for the role. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 9th November 2025

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Associate Professor Russell Brewer
Deputy Dean, Research – Faculty of Arts, Business, Law & Economics
E: [email protected]

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.