Research Associate in Quantum-Enabled Space Communications
UNSW · Atlanta, GA · 2 wk ago
Research$118k–$127k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- Based in Australia.
- Opportunity: Research Associate to develop quantum-enabled synchronisation algorithms for deployment on space-based platforms.
- Contribute to research involving quantum and classical optical communication systems, advanced electronic instrumentation, electronic circuit design, FPGA programming and sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for space-based synchronisation applications.
- Role will contribute to development of innovative communication and synchronisation technologies for future space-based systems.
- Opportunity to further develop research expertise while contributing to high-quality research outcomes.
- Work independently and collaboratively, contribute to scholarly publications and research activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and research partners, participate in conferences and workshops, and assist with supervision of research students where required.
- Reports to Professor Robert Malaney, no direct reports.
- Salary: Level A - AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Appointment type: Fixed-term contract until September 2027.
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia.
- Must have valid working rights in Australia.
- About UNSW: description.
- School description.
- Skills & Experience: list bullet points.
We need sections: About the role (maybe "About the role" or "Opportunity"?). Responsibilities: tasks. Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: maybe combine. Benefits: maybe superannuation? Pay: salary. Schedule: maybe full time? But schedule not given beyond full time. Could include schedule as "Full time". However we should only include sections if posting has real specific content. Pay: we have salary range + superannuation. So include Pay section. Schedule: we have employment type full time, appointment type fixed-term until Sep 2027. Could include Schedule section with that info. Benefits: superannuation maybe considered benefit; also maybe mention workplace adjustments etc. But we need to avoid filler. The posting includes "UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff." That's a benefit. Also "UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity..." but that's EEO boilerplate, should remove. So we can include Benefits: superannuation, workplace adjustments, flexible work options.
But we must not include boilerplate EEO etc. So we can keep the benefit statements about workplace adjustments and flexible work options.
Also "UNSW provides a unique environment where research expertise translates into real-world outcomes." That's about UNSW, maybe not needed as benefit.
We need to preserve all substantive info; we can include About UNSW and School description maybe as "About the institution" but not required headings. The instruction says use headings for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use those for section headings. Likely we should stick to those headings only if content exists. Could also include "About the role" as a heading for the opportunity description. Then "Responsibilities" for duties. Then "Requirements" or "Qualifications" or "Skills" for skills & experience. Could combine.
We need to avoid duplication. Let's decide sections:
- About the role: summary of opportunity and role.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (contribute to research, develop algorithms, work independently/collaboratively, publish, engage stakeholders, conferences, supervise students).
- Requirements: maybe combine qualifications and skills: PhD/Masters, understanding of optical communications, quantum optics, etc., proven commitment, ability to undertake high-quality research, track record of publications, ability to work in team, interpersonal skills, communication, understanding of UNSW aims, knowledge of health and safety.
- Skills: maybe separate technical skills: optical communications, quantum optics, quantum communication, quantum key distribution, electronic instrumentation, circuit design, FPGA programming, signal-processing algorithms. But we already covered some in requirements. Could keep Skills separate for technical skills.
- Benefits: superannuation (17%), workplace adjustments, flexible work options.
- Pay: salary range.
- Schedule: employment type full time, fixed-term contract until Sep 2027.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not include duplicated lines. Ensure we capture all substantive info.
Let's extract details:
About the role / Opportunity:
- Research Associate to develop quantum-enabled synchronisation algorithms for deployment on space-based platforms.
- Contribute to research involving quantum and classical optical communication systems, advanced electronic instrumentation, electronic circuit design, FPGA programming and sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for space-based synchronisation applications.
- Role will contribute to development of innovative communication and synchronisation technologies for future space-based systems.
- Opportunity to further develop research expertise while contributing to high-quality research outcomes.
- Work independently and collaboratively, contribute to scholarly publications and research activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and research partners, participate in conferences and workshops, and assist with supervision of research students where required.
- Reports to Professor Robert Malaney, no direct reports.
Responsibilities (maybe same as above). Could list bullet points:
- Develop quantum-enabled synchronisation algorithms for space-based platforms.
- Contribute to research on quantum and classical optical communication systems.
- Work with advanced electronic instrumentation, electronic circuit design, FPGA programming.
- Develop sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for space-based synchronisation.
- Contribute to innovative communication and synchronisation technologies for future space-based systems.
- Conduct independent research and collaborate with team members.
- Produce scholarly publications and present at conferences/workshops.
- Engage with stakeholders and research partners.
- Assist in supervision of research students as needed.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- PhD or Masters (in exceptional circumstances only an Honours degree) in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Understanding of optical communications, quantum optics, quantum communication, and quantum key distribution is desirable.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Skills (maybe technical):
- Optical communications.
- Quantum optics.
- Quantum communication.
- Quantum key distribution.
- Advanced electronic instrumentation.
- Electronic circuit design.
- FPGA programming.
- Sophisticated signal-processing algorithms.
Benefits:
- 17% superannuation on salary.
- Workplace adjustments for people with disability.
- Access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Pay:
- Salary: Level A - AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation.
Schedule:
- Employment type: Full time.
- Appointment type: Fixed-term contract until September 2027.
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (maybe location not under schedule but could be included in About the role). However schedule section maybe just full time and contract duration. Location could be in About the role.
We must not include navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. So remove "To Apply", "Contact", "Applications close", "As part of our recruitment process", "UNSW is committed to evolving a culture..." etc. Also remove "About UNSW" and school description? Those are substantive but not under prescribed headings. Could we include them under "About the role"? Might be okay to include a brief about UNSW and School as part of About the role. But the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep that info somewhere. If we don't have a heading for it, we could embed it in a paragraph under About the role or maybe a separate heading like "About UNSW". But the instruction only mentions using those headings for section headings; it doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- Based in Australia.
- Opportunity: Research Associate to develop quantum-enabled synchronisation algorithms for deployment on space-based platforms.
- Contribute to research involving quantum and classical optical communication systems, advanced electronic instrumentation, electronic circuit design, FPGA programming and sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for space-based synchronisation applications.
- Role will contribute to development of innovative communication and synchronisation technologies for future space-based systems.
- Opportunity to further develop research expertise while contributing to high-quality research outcomes.
- Work independently and collaboratively, contribute to scholarly publications and research activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and research partners, participate in conferences and workshops, and assist with supervision of research students where required.
- Reports to Professor Robert Malaney, no direct reports.
- Salary: Level A - AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Appointment type: Fixed-term contract until September 2027.
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia.
- Must have valid working rights in Australia.
- About UNSW: description.
- School description.
- Skills & Experience: list bullet points.
We need sections: About the role (maybe "About the role" or "Opportunity"?). Responsibilities: tasks. Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: maybe combine. Benefits: maybe superannuation? Pay: salary. Schedule: maybe full time? But schedule not given beyond full time. Could include schedule as "Full time". However we should only include sections if posting has real specific content. Pay: we have salary range + superannuation. So include Pay section. Schedule: we have employment type full time, appointment type fixed-term until Sep 2027. Could include Schedule section with that info. Benefits: superannuation maybe considered benefit; also maybe mention workplace adjustments etc. But we need to avoid filler. The posting includes "UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff." That's a benefit. Also "UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity..." but that's EEO boilerplate, should remove. So we can include Benefits: superannuation, workplace adjustments, flexible work options.
But we must not include boilerplate EEO etc. So we can keep the benefit statements about workplace adjustments and flexible work options.
Also "UNSW provides a unique environment where research expertise translates into real-world outcomes." That's about UNSW, maybe not needed as benefit.
We need to preserve all substantive info; we can include About UNSW and School description maybe as "About the institution" but not required headings. The instruction says use headings for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use those for section headings. Likely we should stick to those headings only if content exists. Could also include "About the role" as a heading for the opportunity description. Then "Responsibilities" for duties. Then "Requirements" or "Qualifications" or "Skills" for skills & experience. Could combine.
We need to avoid duplication. Let's decide sections:
- About the role: summary of opportunity and role.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (contribute to research, develop algorithms, work independently/collaboratively, publish, engage stakeholders, conferences, supervise students).
- Requirements: maybe combine qualifications and skills: PhD/Masters, understanding of optical communications, quantum optics, etc., proven commitment, ability to undertake high-quality research, track record of publications, ability to work in team, interpersonal skills, communication, understanding of UNSW aims, knowledge of health and safety.
- Skills: maybe separate technical skills: optical communications, quantum optics, quantum communication, quantum key distribution, electronic instrumentation, circuit design, FPGA programming, signal-processing algorithms. But we already covered some in requirements. Could keep Skills separate for technical skills.
- Benefits: superannuation (17%), workplace adjustments, flexible work options.
- Pay: salary range.
- Schedule: employment type full time, fixed-term contract until Sep 2027.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not include duplicated lines. Ensure we capture all substantive info.
Let's extract details:
About the role / Opportunity:
- Research Associate to develop quantum-enabled synchronisation algorithms for deployment on space-based platforms.
- Contribute to research involving quantum and classical optical communication systems, advanced electronic instrumentation, electronic circuit design, FPGA programming and sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for space-based synchronisation applications.
- Role will contribute to development of innovative communication and synchronisation technologies for future space-based systems.
- Opportunity to further develop research expertise while contributing to high-quality research outcomes.
- Work independently and collaboratively, contribute to scholarly publications and research activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and research partners, participate in conferences and workshops, and assist with supervision of research students where required.
- Reports to Professor Robert Malaney, no direct reports.
Responsibilities (maybe same as above). Could list bullet points:
- Develop quantum-enabled synchronisation algorithms for space-based platforms.
- Contribute to research on quantum and classical optical communication systems.
- Work with advanced electronic instrumentation, electronic circuit design, FPGA programming.
- Develop sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for space-based synchronisation.
- Contribute to innovative communication and synchronisation technologies for future space-based systems.
- Conduct independent research and collaborate with team members.
- Produce scholarly publications and present at conferences/workshops.
- Engage with stakeholders and research partners.
- Assist in supervision of research students as needed.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- PhD or Masters (in exceptional circumstances only an Honours degree) in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Understanding of optical communications, quantum optics, quantum communication, and quantum key distribution is desirable.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Skills (maybe technical):
- Optical communications.
- Quantum optics.
- Quantum communication.
- Quantum key distribution.
- Advanced electronic instrumentation.
- Electronic circuit design.
- FPGA programming.
- Sophisticated signal-processing algorithms.
Benefits:
- 17% superannuation on salary.
- Workplace adjustments for people with disability.
- Access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Pay:
- Salary: Level A - AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation.
Schedule:
- Employment type: Full time.
- Appointment type: Fixed-term contract until September 2027.
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (maybe location not under schedule but could be included in About the role). However schedule section maybe just full time and contract duration. Location could be in About the role.
We must not include navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. So remove "To Apply", "Contact", "Applications close", "As part of our recruitment process", "UNSW is committed to evolving a culture..." etc. Also remove "About UNSW" and school description? Those are substantive but not under prescribed headings. Could we include them under "About the role"? Might be okay to include a brief about UNSW and School as part of About the role. But the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep that info somewhere. If we don't have a heading for it, we could embed it in a paragraph under About the role or maybe a separate heading like "About UNSW". But the instruction only mentions using those headings for section headings; it doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies we should use those headings for sections; but we could also add other headings if needed? Safer to stick to those headings and put all substantive info under them. So we can include UNSW and school description under About the role or maybe under a separate "About the institution" but not listed. Better to incorporate into About the role.
Thus About the role paragraph will include: opportunity description, plus info about UNSW and School.
Let's craft About the role:
The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at UNSW offers a Research Associate position to develop quantum-enabled synchronisation algorithms for deployment on space-based platforms. You will contribute to research involving quantum and classical optical communication systems, advanced electronic instrumentation, electronic circuit design, FPGA programming and sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for space-based synchronisation applications, supporting the development of innovative communication and synchronisation technologies for future space-based systems. This role provides the opportunity to further develop research expertise while contributing to high-quality research outcomes. You will work independently and collaboratively, contribute to scholarly publications and research activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and research partners, participate in conferences and workshops, and assist with the supervision of research students where required. The role reports to Professor Robert Malaney and has no direct reports. UNSW is a world-leading institution recognised for its scale, prestige, and impact, with strong industry engagement and partnerships across sectors, providing a unique environment where research expertise translates into real-world outcomes. The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is one of Australia's largest and most prestigious schools, home to more than 1,500 students and over 40 academic staff, internationally recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement across electrical engineering, telecommunications, robotics, communications, and emerging technologies.
That captures all substantive info. Now Responsibilities: we can list bullet points. Responsibilities: - Develop quantum-enabled synchronisation algorithms for space-based platforms. - Contribute to research on quantum and classical optical communication systems. - Work with advanced electronic instrumentation, electronic circuit design, FPGA programming. - Develop sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for space-based synchronisation. - Contribute to innovative communication and synchronisation technologies for future space-based systems. - Conduct independent research and collaborate with team members. - Produce scholarly publications and present at conferences and workshops. - Engage with stakeholders and research partners. - Assist in supervision of research students as needed. Requirements: we can list bullet points. Requirements: - PhD or Masters (in exceptional circumstances only an Honours degree) in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience. - Understanding of optical communications, quantum optics, quantum communication, and quantum key distribution (desirable). - Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments. - Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision. - Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to the opportunity. - Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships. - Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students. - Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, together with relevant policies and guidelines. - Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. Skills: maybe technical skills list. Skills: - Optical communications. - Quantum optics. - Quantum communication. - Quantum key distribution. - Advanced electronic instrumentation. - Electronic circuit design. - FPGA programming. -