Job no: 531497
Work type: Full Time
Location: Canberra, ACT

Categories: Senior Research Associate

• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation
• Fixed Term contract 12 months - Level B

In partnership with industry, University of Adelaide (UoA) and UNSW, the Defence Trailblazer is strengthening Australia’s defence sovereign capabilities through the commercialisation of new technologies and solutions, coupled with the development of specialised knowledge and skills for the current and future workforce to meet the needs of defence.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Ideally you will have extensive experience in machine learning, AI and computer vision. You will also need:

• 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 track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Deep understanding of up-to-date research in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Knowledge of modern programming languages (C/C++, Python) preferred but not essential.
• Experience with open-source AI tools and resources – HuggingFace, OpenCV, Keras, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn.
• Familiarity with the limitations and constraints of operating in an embedded sensing environment.

To apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience required in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

As the Senior Research Associate you will carry out research activity in a multidisciplinary setting, for the development of innovative approaches to maximize the utility of visual sensor data through the use of embedded and real-time artificial intelligence algorithms.