Ref 5511/22, Research Fellow in Edge Computing, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences

• Full-time, fixed term until 30 September 2023
• Remuneration: $127,812 to $150,817 p.a.
• Parramatta South campus

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing economically significant region, Western Sydney.

Benefits
Western Sydney University has long been identified as a University of the people. We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• Professional development opportunities
• 17% super contributions

About the Role

The School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences is located in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Cluster, together with the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, the School of Science, the MARCS Institute and the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment.

The School offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including research programs that combine advanced academic knowledge with real-life training to suit a range of career needs and interests in the following disciplines: Computer Science and Information Technologies, Data Sciences and Mathematics. The School conducts world leading research in main themes including Intelligent Decision Making, Computing for Sustainability and Equality and Foundation, Algorithms and Discovery.

We seek an energetic, forward-thinking, dynamic, and innovative scholar to take on a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for a full-time, fixed-term role for one year to work on On-Board Federated Learning in Orbital Edge Computing for Space Situational Awareness. The appointed applicant will undertake research in Edge Computing focusing on federated learning and reconfigurable computing.

About You
The successful applicant is expected to be developing a strong international standing and research reputation, have an excellent research background in the field of edge computing and machine learning, have demonstrated track record of publication of high-quality papers in top journals and conferences in the field, and capacity to undertake independent research.

The position is a full-time, fixed term role until 30 September 2023, based at the Parramatta South Campus.

Please refer to the position description for more information. 

Remuneration Package: Academic Level B $127,812 to $150,817 p.a. (comprising Salary of $108,003 to $127,531 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Associate Professor Bahman Javadi on (02) 9685 9181 or via email at [email protected] .

Closing Date: 8.30pm, Sunday 30 October 2022.

Please note: To be eligible for this position you must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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