Research Fellow in Neuro Symbolic Artificial Intelligence

Research Fellow in NeuroSymbolic Artificial Intelligence

Job No.: 692808

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $123138 - $146228 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Information Technology is seeking a Research Fellow to advance cuttingedge research in neurosymbolic artificial intelligence within the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a focus on visual reasoning and robotic systems.

The Research Fellow position involves developing novel approaches that integrate computer vision natural language processing and symbolic reasoning contributing to both theoretical advances and real-world robotic applications.

The successful candidate will have a strong research background in at least two of the following areas:

• Computer Vision

• Natural Language Processing

• Knowledge Representation and Reasoning / Logic

• Robotics or Embodied AI

Experience with robotic platforms or simulation environments (e.g. ROS Isaac Gym Habitat AirSim) and experience in combining symbolic reasoning with deep learning approaches will be well regarded.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated researcher to build their expertise expand their research portfolio and contribute to a rapidly growing area of global significance.

About Monash University

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To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Hamid Rezatofighi Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Faculty of Information Technology

Position Description:Research Fellow

Applications Close: Tuesday 12 May 2026 11:55pm AEST

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