Research Associate in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Employment type: Full time, 35 hrs
Duration: Fixed term for a period of up to 12 months
Remuneration: Level A from $106,337 plus 17% Superannuation
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Why Your Role Matters:
The Research Associate will be embedded within the SET Trusted Autonomy research focus area and supported by academics already working on multi-robot sensing and coordination challenges.
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the role will support a new externally funded initiative in teaching and research in robotics and autonomous systems. The incumbent will undertake software engineering and systems administration duties as directed by the research team leader. They will also be responsible for developing tutorials to assist students with learning about robotics and autonomous systems and how to use the SET robotic facilities. The incumbent will ideally have skills in programming and the development of code for embedded systems applications. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to conduct robotics and autonomous systems-based research which aligns with the project aims.
Responsibilities:
The Research Associate will support a new externally funded initiative in teaching and research in robotics and autonomous systems. The incumbent will undertake software engineering and systems administration duties as directed by the research team leader.
Who You Are:
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in software engineering with a depth of subsequent relevant experience or, an engineering qualification with extensive relevant software experience and specialist expertise;
- Experience in programming with languages such as C/C++ or Python;
- Ability to conduct high quality teaching in a University environment and willingness to undertake teaching duties as required;
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team showing initiative and taking direction as appropriate to the situation.
- Experience with Linux and/or the robotic operating system will be highly regarded.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
- Generous superannuation contributions
- Employee discounts
- A commitment to life long learning
- UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.
Eligibility:
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.
The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.
In your application, please include:
- your CV
- a 2-page pitch addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.
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Contact:
Professor Matthew Garratt
E: m.garratt@unsw.edu.au
Applications Close: Thursday 2 May 2024 at 11:30PM AEST
For questions regarding the application process - please email unswcanberra.recruitment@unsw.edu.au
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