Research Associate, Network Optimisation and Data Analytics, UNSW Canberra
Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time 2 days/14 hours per week
Duration: 18 months contract
Remuneration: Level A Step 6 $ 110,059 plus 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus
About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
Why Your Role Matters
You will join a high-performing interdisciplinary team with clear aims to bring innovations at the interface of artificial intelligence, social science and supply chain and logistics. This is an externally funded project – Australian Research Council Linkage Project.
You will develop new skills, work in high-performing teams that include computer scientists and supply chain and decision analytics scholars and use your creativity and technical skills to bring about societal impact. With this inter-school collaboration, you will have the opportunity to join with a hub of experts on AI, Cyber and Systems Engineers. The School of Systems & Computing is a vibrant place with key focus areas in computer science, cyber security, systems engineering, optimisation, and artificial intelligence.
Accountabilities
Under the direction of the project’s UNSW lead, the Research Associate will be involved in conducting the technical tasks of the project, primarily related to network optimisation, supply chain and logistics management, and heuristics decision-making. The role of Research Associate reports to the project’s UNSW lead and has no direct reports.
Who You Are (skills and experience):
- A PhD in Data Analytics, Optimisation, Computer Science or similar discipline in addition to demonstrated strong performance in research in the areas of Network Optimization and Modelling, Influence Maximization, supply chain management, supply chain analytics, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research, preferably in Network Optimization and supporting areas (e.g., skills in developing meta-heuristics algorithms with a proven record in publications in Q1 journals).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills appropriate for interacting effectively with team members, collaborators and colleagues across the Faculty.
- A demonstrated ability to complete tasks within agreed time frames with suitable supervision.
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.
- Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional three days leave during December festive period
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
- Free gym access
- UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy 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.
To be successful, you will hold Australian Working Rights. 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 cover letter addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.
In order to view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11.30pm AEST
Get in Touch
To discuss the position please contact: Dr Ripon K. Chakrabortty, Founder & Leader of Decision Support & Analytics Research Group, School of Systems & Computing, UNSW Canberra. r.chakrabortty@unsw.edu.au
Queries regarding applications - please contact: h.whale@unsw.edu.au
(for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed)
Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW
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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
