Research Software Engineer
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Job no: 500361
Work type: Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Information Technology
Research Software Engineer
Contribute to a leading-edge research project co-funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia
Support the development on low-powered devices in Tasmanian and Victorian forests
2 years full-time fixed-term role based in Hobart
About the opportunity
The School of ICT offers a Research Software Engineer (RSE) position based at the Sandy Bay campus in Hobart. The successful applicant will work on leading-edge research project co-funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia and industry partners, that will develop and deploy acoustic recognition technologies to low-powered devices in Tasmanian and Victorian forests. These devices will identify key species by sound and transmit their detections over LoRaWAN. The project requires a talented professional with IoT and software development expertise to drive device development, working in conjunction with the broader project team and linked PhD projects.
What you’ll do:
Design and assembly of prototype devices from off-the-shelf components
Co-designing and implementing onboard software to manage device behaviour and communication over a LoRa network
Documenting device and software
Developing a data dashboard with assistance from project partners
What we’re looking for:
Experience in design and implementation of IoT devices, including software stacks
Experience in web development
Basic knowledge of machine learning
Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a research setting
Experience deploying IoT devices in exposed environments
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at Research Assistant Level 3 and will have a total remuneration package of $99,930 comprising base salary of $85,410 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
For further information about this position, please contact Dr James Montgomery, Project Leader, james.montgomery@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 7294
Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Position Description - 500361 - Research Software Engineer.pdf
Applications close Sunday, 10 November 2024, 11.55pm
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Advertised: 14 Oct 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Nov 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
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