Connectionists: Research Fellow Position in Machine Learning at NICTA

[Fabio Ramos]

NICTA is seeking a highly creative and motivated researcher to join its world-class machine learning research group. The researcher will join a team pursing continental scale spatial-temporal machine learning problems, with potential impacts in a variety of areas such as environmental modelling, including geological and hydrological modelling; air and water pollution monitoring; and energy systems.
 
The successful applicant will undertake research into Bayesian statistical modelling and data fusion with applications in a variety of domains. The research will be performed in conjunction with the security and environment business team to achieve major environmental and economic benefits to Australia.
 
Accountability and Associated Responsibilities:
 
		• Achieve the highest international standards of research.
		• Contribute to the management of research projects.
		• Form research synergies and collaborations with researchers within NICTA and other research institutes and industry.
		• Publish results of research in top tier conferences and/or journals.
		• Contribute to research interaction with industry with a view to generate economic impact.
		• Work with research group and business team leaders, and other researchers, to formulate and deliver project objectives.
		• Participate in supervision and review of PhD students.
		• Maintain high ethical and performance standards.
 
Essential Requirements:
 
		• PhD qualification (or near completion) in machine learning, statistics, robotics, data fusion, signal processing or related areas.
		• A strong research record, evidenced by research publications in top tier journals and conferences, patents and other relevant research output.
		• An ability to clearly formulate, pursue and deliver against original research questions.
		• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
		• Willingness to comply with EEO and WHS standards.
		• Awareness and understanding of NICTA’s Business Conduct and Risk Management policies and procedures.
 
The position is based in Sydney and the applicant may be eligible for an adjunct or conjoint appointment at the University of Sydney.
 
This is a two year contract position to commence as soon as possible. Contract extensions are possible.
 
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are recommended to apply as soon as possible using the link below:


https://nicta.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=143&company_id=16182&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=993272&startflag=1
 
For further information please contact george.mathews at nicta.com.au or fabio.ramos at sydney.edu.au
 
NICTA is an EEO employer and promotes a culture of diversity and equality. NICTA values a diverse workforce and encourages women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Job Location: Eveleigh, Sydney, Australia
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Contract End Date: N/A

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