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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 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 refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
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
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