Research Assistant, AI Driven Photonics Design Engineer

RMIT University
📍 Australia, Victoria, Australia 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

Overview:

  • 1 x full time, fixed term (2 years) position available in the School of Science within STEM College

  • Salary Academic Level A ($80,755 - $109,536)  + 17% Superannuation

  • Based at the City, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role

We are seeking an engineer to develop next-generation photonic devices using artificial intelligence, inverse design methods, and physics-based modelling.

The role is embedded within the ARC E2Crop Hub and the Centre for Atomaterials and Nanomanufacturing (RMIT University), which focus on renewable energy systems, intelligent sensing, advanced materials, and nanoscale device technologies.

The successful candidate will develop machine learning approaches (including generative models and physics...

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Job Details

  • Location Australia, Victoria
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Physical Scientists
  • Posted Date June 07, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 17, 2026