Research Associate - Mawson Lakes, Australia - University of South Australia

University of South Australia
University of South Australia
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Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes Campus

  • Fulltime, fixed term contract until 15 October 202
  • Salary Band: $93,165 $99,759 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role


The Research Associate will contribute to the research efforts of UniSA STEM, in particular will undertake research on the project titled 'Weed Identification Using Remote Sensing' with Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA).


About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners.

Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.

Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.


UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, construction and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition.

Our researchers are solution focused and collaborative to deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impacts.

We integrate research into our teaching, with students working alongside researchers in first-class facilities, what's discovered one day is taught the next.

Our graduates are entrepreneurs and trailblazers, who design and build the world they want to live in.

UniSA STEM also incorporates leading edge research organisations; the Future Industries Institute, the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments and the Centre for Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI).


Core Responsibilities

  • Design and perform a range of experiments including appropriate controls to achieve planned research outcomes
  • Prepare or contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research
  • Provide advice to post graduate students in the appointee's area of expertise
  • Undertake administrative duties associated with relevant research projects, as required from time to time

Essential Skills and Experience

  • A doctorate, doctorate close to conferral, or equivalent relevant experience in the fields of remote sensing, image processing, object classification or machine learning
  • Evidence of highquality research experience through published work as first author in peerreviewed journals of high standing
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated through written work such as research reports, research publications and educational materials, and through effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students
  • Ability to plan and execute testing and research with stakeholders
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team

Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start.

UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:


  • Access to great personal development opportunities
  • Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
  • Flexible working conditions
  • A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
  • Various onsite services available at our campuses which may include onsite gym membership

Culture


As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground.

Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.


How to Apply
Please address your cover letter to

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Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 20 August 2023

  • Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment._
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