Research Scientist - AI for Science - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• Endless opportunities to grow & develop your career
• Innovative and collaborative workplace with fantastic flexibility
• Join CSIRO and support Australia's premier scientific organisation!

The Research Scientist – AI for Science will be required to develop models and methods for the integration and analysis of multiple resolution data and computationally efficient algorithms and mapping the models onto suitable computation platforms and hardware. The research will include working on developing deep learning algorithms and workflows using CSIRO's most advanced GPU supercomputing resources with massive earth observation data to produce monitoring information at real world scales.

Your duties will include:

• Developing new models and methods for the analysis of spatial and temporal data, and testing prototype models.
• Under limited direction, assisting in the planning and preparation of research proposals and carrying out research investigations, requiring originality, creativity and innovation.
• Presenting results in a meaningful format, preparing reports for clients and/or writing scientific papers for publication.
• Facilitating technology transfer to third parties through specifying and implementing operational methodologies.
• Communicating openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed research team, and business unit to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO’s scientific objectives.

Location: Perth, Western Australia
Salary: AU$102,724 to AU$138,176 pa (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 78847

To be considered you will need:

• A PhD in either Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience developing and implementing Deep Learning algorithms.
• Development experience using High Performance Computing tools and resources.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research.
• A record of science innovation and creativity, plus the ability and willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this advertised position you must be either an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident. 

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. Additional integrity checks may be required for specific roles which require security clearance for working with children, Australian Government cybersecurity requirements or other identified security roles.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

5th December 2021, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT