Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Sustainable Smart Cities and Regions

• Centre for Smart Analytics – Berwick, Ballarat or Churchill Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until 1 December 2023
• Academic Level A6 – $89,651 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

As part of a team developing and commercialising customised software tools and interfaces for small-to-medium enterprises to seamlessly integrate smart services and accelerate growth and productivity you will support the research, collaboration, and training of the ongoing and future research projects in the Sustainable Smart Cities and Regions (SSCR).

You will:

• conduct scholarly research on artificial intelligence techniques and next-generation intelligent sensor applications in image/video analytics, Internet-of Things (IoT) and other distributed computing, smart homes and industrial automation;
• develop literature reviews and maintain data and knowledge repositories to support the research activities;
• contribute to computer programming relating to research activities; and
• prepare research findings leading to the publication of peer-reviewed journal papers and the presentation of research findings in a variety of forums.

About Federation University

At Federation University, we are driven to make a real difference to the lives of every student, and to the communities we serve.

Across our University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, we deliver world-class education and facilities. With the largest network of campuses across Victoria, as well as a growing Brisbane base, we are uniquely positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training at Federation TAFE through to higher education.

Federation University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our ambition to be Australia’s leading regional university. Our University and TAFE provide integrated lifelong learning, skills, and impactful research enabling people and communities to prosper locally, regionally, and globally.

We are the number one ranked university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022). Along with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment. (Include only for Academic or Research positions) This includes:

• Number one in Victoria for Social Equity
• Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (undergraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Student Support (undergraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (postgraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Full Time Employment (undergraduate)

About you

You will hold a doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or Applied Mathematics with research experience in artificial intelligence, specifically in one or more of the application areas—sensor networks & IoT, computer vision, and/or smart homes/cities.

You will possess demonstrated:

• experience developing computer software, using machine learning, sensor networks and/or image and video processing toolboxes;
• experience preparing and publishing research material including reports, journal and presentations; and evidence of research expertise and demonstrated capacity to achieve an active research profile in the relevant fields of research.
• capacity to contribute to the supervision of honours and/or higher degree by research students.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 6 November 2022

Applicants are required to submit a resume and address the key selection criteria.

To view the position description, please visit careers.federation.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries.

A workplace for remarkable people

For 150 years we have been reaching out to new communities, steadily building a generation of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together.

We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in the regions in which we operate. From our academic and research staff to those working in student experience, we are all part of a collaborative culture that inspires the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. We are proud of our SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation in 2019 for recognising our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEM disciplines in higher education and research.

At Federation University Australia we value diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexualities and genders. Should you require additional support please email Organisational Development and Diversity.

Find out more about our Aboriginal and Torres Islander Employment Strategy. For support or queries relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment please email Organisational Development and Diversity.

What we offer

We foster a positive culture shaped by our values of inclusion, innovation, excellence, empowerment and collaboration as outlined in Federation’s Living Values Charter.

You will be able to take advantage of our UniSports Health and Fitness Centre in Mt Helen https://uqsport.com.au/ , in addition to benefits such as purchased leave, annualised hours, flexible work options, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare (Mt Helen and Gippsland), discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, wellness programs, professional development programs and many other benefits. For further information visit our LinkedIn Life page or our leave and work-life balance webpage.

For more information on a career with us, please visit our website or let our staff tell you more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg_6dvxP8cA .