AddressAlfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term for 12 months
- Full Time at 76 hours per fortnight
- Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 5 (HS5) Classification
- $92,856.40 full time base salary
- Located at The Alfred
The Department
Deakin University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery and Alfred Health Nursing Services expanded their long-established research and education partnership in 2013 with the appointment of the first Chair in Nursing. Since that time Deakin’s Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research - Alfred Health Partnership has been conducting high quality research that makes a substantive contribution to scientific knowledge, clinical nursing practice and the quality of patient care.
The Position SummaryThe Associate Research Fellow in Machine Learning will join our dynamic research team in the field of Machine Learning, focusing on cutting-edge research projects aimed at advancing our understanding of Neural Systems and developing innovative Machine Learning technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of interdisciplinary researchers to contribute to designing and conducting research studies, analysing data, publishing results in peer-reviewed journals, applying for research grants, and supervising and training HDR students.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Essential
- A Ph.D. degree in Machine Learning
- Proficiency in embedded programming of Machine Learning systems
- Proficiency in using software packages and tools for design and implementation of Machine Learning systems and research
- Proficiency in designing and implementing experiments, data collection, and analysis
- Familiarity with on-device artificial intelligence algorithm development
Desirable
- Ability to develop high-quality applications for internal and external grants
- Ability to supervise HDR students
- Familiarity with local and international Machine Learning industry
Staff Benefits
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
- Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
For further enquiries, please contact Prof. Tracey Bucknall, Honorary- Clinical Chair Nursing Research, at **********@alfred.org.au
Applications close Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
