The Opportunity:

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Geospatial and Space Information Systems will focus on the conceptualisation and prototyping of spatial data infrastructures and registries for space environments and objects. The role involves research into spatial data models for representing volumes and temporal dynamics in space, spatial coordinate systems, spatial governance frameworks, and spatial interoperability standards. There is a strong emphasis on developing non-appropriative spatial registry concepts aligned with international space law for sustainable and secure space operations. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to advancing the theory of space registry, prototype system development, stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of high-impact research outputs and grant applications within the Digital Twin and Land Tenure Engineering research group at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The role of Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to Associate Professor Mohsen Kalantari and has no direct reports.

• Level A, Salary – AUD $91,381 - $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation (pro rata)
• Part Time (17.5-hours a week)
• Fixed-term contract – 2 years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research Faculty. It is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research the Faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills & Experience:

(Please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• 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.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW. To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Please note Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Monday 9^th March 2026

Contact:

Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

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