Research Software Engineer

Research Software Engineer

Job no: 500361

Work type: Full time

Location: Hobart

Categories: Information Technology

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 a 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.

Advertised: 14 Oct 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time

Applications close: 10 Nov 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time