Job Information
- Organisation/Company: The Papua New Guinea University of Technology
- Research Field: Computer science
- Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4); Established Researcher (R3)
- Application Deadline: 24 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
- Country: Papua New Guinea
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Applications are sought from suitably qualified Papua New Guineans to fill the following position within the School of Mathematics and Computer Science at this University.
School of Mathematics and Computer Science
The School of Mathematics and Computer Science is one of the leading academic Schools of the PNG University of Technology offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Mathematics and Computer Science. The postgraduate programs are Ph.D. and M. Phil in the two strands of the school. Both Ph.D and M.Phil are offered on campus. The undergraduate programs are Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics. The school also offers Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics through the distance learning mode.
The school publishes in refereed journals, research reports and annual reports.
A good working environment with a multi-disciplinary qualified team is the strength of the School of Mathematics and Computer Science.
The school has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and highly motivated person to fill the following position.
Associate Professor / Professor in Computer Science
Area: Emerging Technologies (Machine Learning, Cyber Security, AI, Cloud Computing)
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach assigned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the relevant discipline.
- Contribute actively to the school’s research activities and scholarly programs.
- Contribute to curriculum development, review and improvement.
- Contribute to distance learning programmes and other teaching initiatives of the school.
- Participate actively in School and University academic activities and initiatives.
- Supervise and support undergraduate and postgraduate students as appropriate to the appointment.
- Undertake academic, administrative and other duties assigned by the school.
Qualification & Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D in Computer Science from a recognized university.
- Demonstrated academic expertise in one or more emerging technology areas: Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, or Cloud Computing.
EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated university-level teaching experience in Computer Science.
- Demonstrated research experience in one or more of the specified emerging technology fields.
- Strong record of scholarly research and publications appropriate to the proposed academic rank.
- Experience supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students and research projects.
- Experience contributing to curriculum development, programme review and academic initiatives.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and emerging technology applications.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong technical knowledge in at least one of Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence or Cloud Computing.
- Ability to teach and develop courses in emerging technology areas.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain research collaborations.
- Ability to contribute to distance learning and technology-enabled teaching.
- Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
- Ability to contribute to the strategic development of Computer Science programs.
Conditions of Service
Associate Professor
- Base Salary Range: PGK78,441 – PGK95,873 per annum
- IMA Range: PGK96,481 – PGK123,870 (International Market Allowance)
- DMA Range: PGK 31,296 – PGK55,272 (Domestic Market Allowance)
Professor
- Base Salary Range: PGK95,366 – PGK 116,558 per annum
- IMA Range: PGK105,320 – PGK162,617 (International Market Allowance)
- DMA Range: PGK43,069 – PGK74,653 (Domestic Market Allowance)
(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)
Application Procedure
Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:
The Executive Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea
Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.
PLEASE NOTE
- Applications will remain open until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
- Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.