Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We're known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

The School of Architecture is part of UTS's innovative and vibrant Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. The School has a reputation for collaborating with internationally-acclaimed staff who equip students to become agile practitioners, pushing the boundaries across diverse social, economic, commercial and political contexts.

About the role

As the School continues an exciting phase of growth, we are looking for a capable and motivated Post-doctoral Research Fellow to drive software design and computer vision research to develop and refine drone simulation software and visual analysis code as part of a successful grant with the Department of Defence obtained in 2023.The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow reports to the Principal Chief Investigator, Associate Professor Linda Matthews, in the School of Architecture in DAB. However, the PRF will work closely with Chief Investigator Prof Stuart Perry in the School of Electrical and Data Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT). The PRF will be located in an office in Building 11 supplied by the School of Electrical and Data Engineering in FEIT.

For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Statement (available in the Documents section).

About you

As the successful candidate, you will have;

• Experience with research in an academic or industry setting in the computer vision/image processing field

• Knowledge in computer vision, machine learning, image processing, programming and statistical analysis. Experience with programming in MATLAB and Python will be an advantage.

• Completed a PhD

• Strong people skills and the ability to interact successfully with people ranging from university researchers to senior executives in ADF and the Defence industry

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $142,739 to $163,924 pa (Level C)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

This position is full-timeand will be made on a fixed term basis for 18 months.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

How To Apply

In order to obtain:

• a copy of the Position Description;

• information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions; and

• full details of the application process,

Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website.

Closing Date: Monday 15 April 2024 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia