Research Fellow

Job no:512583
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Oceans Graduate School

• Full time fixed term opportunity for 2 years
• Salary range: Level B $105,043 – $124,301 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. 

About the team  

The Oceans Graduate School engages in fundamental and applied research to find solutions for the critical issues facing our oceans, coasts and estuaries. Our School operates state-of-the-art facilities around Western Australia used for world-class marine research to investigate the ocean. The Oceans Graduate School engages with partners around the world, including other universities, governments and research institutions, so more can be done to better our oceans and ensure a healthy future for our population.

About the opportunity  

An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Fellow to develop and test a new aerial camera system and associated algorithms to estimate surface currents via wave inversion.

Your key responsibility will be overseeing the development of the hardware and implementing and testing the algorithms necessary for the project. You will also need to collaborate effectively with the industry partners, assist in developing research proposals for future funding and communicate your results effectively.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 

• A PhD in Physical Oceanography, Ocean Engineering  or an Earth Observation related discipline
• Expertise or experience in at least one of the following: collecting and analysing in situ ocean observations, aerial photogrametry and platforms, or spatial data processing.
• Strong computational, statistical and numerical analysis skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with Bayesian inference, model inversion or other techniques for uncertainty quantification is desirable but not essential

 About you  

This role requires the successful candidate to be available to travel within the state, to remote regions, including at sea, and attend international conferences and meetings from time to time.

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD 512583 .pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria  

Closing date: 11:55pm AWST on Thursday, 3rd November 2022

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details:  Please apply online via the Apply Now button. 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:20 Oct 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:03 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time