• Kick-start your research career in this prestegious postdoctoral fellowship
• Be part of a world-leading team of dedicated professionals.
• Join Data61, Australia's largest innovation group!

The position

We are are seeking a talented postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in new deep learning techniques for computer vision. In particular, the research looks to solve problems of fine-grained classification, scene understanding and segmentation from images and 3D data.

This is a great opportunity to join the high performing 3D Computer Vision Team as part of Imaging and Computer Vision at Data61.  The successful candidate will achieve impact by developing novel algorithms and architectures in computer vision. They will consider problems of fine-grained classification, scene understanding and 3D vision including using deep Convolutional Neural Networks. They will conduct fundamental research, and contribute to the team’s industry projects to some key challenges of Australian society, including Bionic Vision, endangered species preservation and autonomous vehicles.

CSIRO staff are professional scientists with no teaching duty. We strive on innovation and work closely with all the Universities, supervising and hosting many graduate and post-graduate students. CSIRO offers unique opportunity to mesh within the Australian innovation ecosystem and the fellow will be exposed to deep technology start-ups and innovative commercial companies. We encourage and support entrepreneurship.

Location:           Canberra, ACT
Salary:               $85K - $93K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:              Specified term of 3 years
Job reference: 57779

To be successful you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in Computer Vision or a related discipline area. Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years postdoctoral research experience.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• A record of publications in leading, peer reviewed journals and conferences relevant to computer vision.
• Ability to investigate issues of complex and ill-defined problems and develop appropriate responses by adapting/creating and testing alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in Deep Learning using Convolutional Neural Networks.
• Evidence of advanced programming skills and software design in languages relevant for computer vision research (e.g. C/C++, Python, MATLAB)

Before you apply please view the full position details and selection criteria here:  Position description document

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.
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About CSIRO’s Data61 business unit is the largest data innovation group in Australia, bringing together approximately 600 research and development staff working in digital technologies to create benefit for Australia. Data61 develops Australia's future leaders with its strong 300+ PhD student program in collaboration with our best universities across Australia.

How to apply:  If you wish to apply for this position, please upload 1 document only containing your resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role as defined in the Position Details Document.   

Applications close:  Open until filled