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[bogner@eleceng.adelaide.edu.au]

                     University of Adelaide                      
               SIGNAL PROCESSING AND NEURAL NETWORKS              

              RESEARCH ASSOCIATE or RESEARCH OFFICER              

A research associate or research officer is required 
as soon as possible to work on projects supported by the 
University, The Department of Defence, and the Australian Research 
Council. Two prime projects are under consideration and the 
appointee may be required to work on either or both.

The aim of the one project is to design an electronic sensor organ 
based on known principles of insect vision. The insect's eye has 
specialised preprocessing that provides measures of distance and 
velocity by evaluation of deformations of the perceived visual 
field. The work will entail novel electronic design in silicon or 
gallium arsenide, software simulation and experimental work to 
evaluate and demonstrate performance. This work is in 
collaboration with the Australian National University.

The aim of the other project is to develop and investigate 
principles of artificial neural network for processing multiple 
signals obtained from over-the-horizon radars. Investigation of 
the wavelet functions for the representations of signals may be 
involved. The work is primarily in the area of exploration of 
algorithms and high-level computer software. This work is in 
conjunction with DSTO. d.

DUTIES: 
In consultation with task leaders and specialist researchers to 
investigate alternative design approaches and to produce designs 
for microelectronic devices, based on established design 
procedures. Communicate designs to manufacturers and oversee the 
production of devices. Prepare data for experiments on 
applications of signal processing and artificial neural networks. 
Prepare software for testing algorithms.
Assist with the preparation of reports.

QUALIFICATIONS: For the Research Associate, a Phd or other 
suitable evidence of equivalent capability in research in 
engineering or computer science. Exceptionally, a candidate with 
less experience but outstanding ability might be considered. For 
the Research Officer, a degree in electrical engineering or 
computer science with a good level of achievement. Experience in 
signal processing would be an advantage. Demonstrated ability to 
communicate fluently in written and spoken English.

PAY and CONDITIONS: will be in accordance with University 
of Adelaide policies, and will depend on the qualifications and 
experience. Suitable incumbents may be able to include some of the 
work undertaken for a higher degree if they do not hold such. 
Appointment  may be made in scales from $25692 p.a. to 33017 for 
the Research Officer or $29600 to $38418 p.a. for the Research 
Associate.

ENQUIRIES:  Professor  R.  E. Bogner, Dept. of Electrical and 
Electronic Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Box 498, 
Adelaide, Phone (08) 228 5589, Fax (08) 224 0464, E-mail 
bogner at eleceng.adelaide.edu.au
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