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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.