About the role The Centre for Audio, Acoustics and Vibration is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Research Associate / Research Fellow to play a key role in academic activities related to different projects including ARC funded and industry research, as well as general activities associated with the Biogenic dynamics group at UTS within the Centre for Audio, Acoustics and Vibration (CAAV).

About the role

The Centre for Audio, Acoustics and Vibration is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Research Associate / Research Fellow to play a key role in academic activities related to different projects including ARC funded and industry research,  as well as general activities associated with the Biogenic dynamics group at UTS within the Centre for Audio, Acoustics and Vibration (CAAV).  
 
You will be responsible for assisting group activities, support in teaching and research training into Mechatronics and Vibroacoustics (sensing, actuation) of students relating to vibration signals and data recorded from various sources (technical and natural) with strong to weak signal-to-noise ratios using single and multiple sensor arrangements.
 
The position will be based at the centrally located UTS Tech Lab in Botany and will report directly to Associate Professor, Dr Sebastian Oberst.
 
The Centre for Audio, Acoustics and Vibration (CAAV) is a new research centre devoted to applied research in audio, acoustics and vibration. CAAV will host brand new state-of-the art experimental facilities, and aims to develop national and international partnerships with universities and industry.

About you

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. To be successful in this role you will take responsibility for initiating and delivering research in relation to the research project activities, using your strong research and analytical skills. Other requirements include:
 
  • PhD in Physics, Mathematics or Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, or Theoretical Mechanics with an interest in signal processing, time series, and feature extraction
  • Proven experience in programming field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) or microcontrollers
  • Proven publication track record
  • Experience working with industry and industry related projects

For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the attached Position Statement. More information can be found at Jobs at UTS.

Base Salary Range: $86,331 to $105,146 (Level A)/ $114,836 to $135,915 pa (Level B)

This position is full-time, and appointment will be 3-year fixed term basis.

This role is open to international candidates.  Visa sponsorship will be supported to the successful candidate if required.

How to apply

Please include the following in your application:
 
• A cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position and working at UTS
• A copy of your resume 
• A separate document addressing the selection criteria found on page 3 or 4 of the position statement
 
For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.
 
Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.
 
UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV. 
 
As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.
 
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes reference IRC257705 and your name. 
 
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Marie Hetherington in the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au. 

Closing Date: Monday 20th November 2023 at 11.59pm (AEST) 

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