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UTS is located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
The UTS Faculty of Engineering & IT delivers rigorous, practical and industry-focused education and research that encourages disruptive technologies and cultivates exceptional engineering and information technology professionals.  We have strong links with industry deeply engaged in research of a national and international standing.
We are committed to increasing representation of women in STEMM academic positions and the UTS Women in Engineering & IT program, which fosters a network of passionate people who are actively involved in the development of our next generation of young Engineering and IT professionals.
About the role
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research to innovate new methods of building fibre based networks including the use of robotics for pipe / pit inspection, sensing, remote sensing, build innovations to reduce the cost, environmental and consumer impact of constructing large scale underground and overhead network infrastructure. Additional potential projects will also include the ability to assess network inventory database accuracy through Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence and network telemetry.
This position will work in the newly formed Broadband Technology Research Unit (BTRU) in the faculty of Engineering and information technology. This research unit funded by industry and UTS over a 5-year programme to establish a world-class research team in telecommunications and broadband technology that drives innovation, applied research, and industry collaboration to benefit society and empower graduates with cutting-edge, industry relevant skills and knowledge. With access to a production telecommunications nationwide network and associated data as well as close collaboration with industry peers this position will suit candidates seeking to make impact with their research and very close industry co-operation.
In this role you will be responsible for supervising PhD students, establish effective research collaborations with both industrial and academic partners, publish research papers and participate in research grant applications.
About you
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, as well as analyse and solve problems.  To be successful in this role you will have considerable experience in robotics, civil infrastructure, inventory management systems and data, and/or data analytics and tools.
Other requirements will include:
For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Statement
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $114,836 to $135,915 pa (Level B)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a 4 year fixed term basis
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
How to apply
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:
Please use reference number IRC257458 in all correspondence
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, 30thOctober 2023 at 11.59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have valid and current Australian work rights.
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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.
We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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