Research Associate - Energy Management & AI

About the role

The Research Associate will be involved in conducting the technical tasks of the project under the direction of the project’s UNSW lead. The role reports to the project’s UNSW lead and does not have direct reports. The position involves research activity in multidisciplinary settings requiring strong artificial intelligence, electrical engineering, power systems programming, and scientific writing skills. The Research Associate will contribute to the development of research results and their publication in international journals or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical tasks related to the project
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Develop and publish research results in international journals or conferences

Requirements

• PhD in Data Analytics, Energy Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Optimisation, Computer Science, or a similar discipline
• Demonstrated strong performance in research in areas such as autonomous systems, autopilots, swarm and robotics
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to complete tasks within agreed time frames

Qualifications

• Strong background in artificial intelligence, electrical engineering, power systems programming, and scientific writing
• Experience in multidisciplinary research settings
• Proven track record in innovative research
• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and leadership abilities

Skills

• Strong technical skills in artificial intelligence, electrical engineering, and power systems programming
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 17% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture initiatives

Pay

Level A from $118,467 plus 17% super

Schedule

Full-time, 35 hours per week