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
• 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 research activities in multidisciplinary settings
• Proven ability to conduct innovative research
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Skills

• Strong research skills in data analytics, energy management systems, artificial intelligence, and related fields
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to the project
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments, and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places, and Healthy Culture

Pay

Level A from $118,467 plus 17% super

Schedule

Fixed-term, full-time (35 hrs per week)