Job no: 528365
Work type: Full Time, Part Time
Location: Canberra, ACT
Categories: Information Technology, Post Doctoral Research Associate, Engineer, Senior Research Associate, Project Management
Expression of Interest - Autonomy Standards for Military Operational Systems – Researcher in Ethics Employment type: Part time & Full time
Duration: Fixed term for a period of up to 18 months with possibility of extension
Potential start date mid-late November 2024
Remuneration : various
Location : Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation's Capital. UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 50 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience.
Why Your Role Matters:
You will join a high-performing interdisciplinary team with clear aims to break new scientific ground at the interface of artificial intelligence, ethics and military systems. Delivering on an externally funded project, you will use the skills identified in your position description to achieve clear goals, while negotiating the interface of your contribution with other team members. You may have the opportunity to attend benchmarking events in the US and will work closely with the team at UNSW and a team at Arizona State University. You will grow new skills, practice working in high-performing teams that include computer scientists and legal and ethical scholars, and use a mix of your imagination, creativity and technical skills to break new grounds and reach over-the-horizon impact. You will be a highly trusted individual and will sign on a confidentiality agreement. If the words achievement, breakthrough, challenge, confidentiality, self-derive, impact, interdisciplinarity and quality align with your values and goals, this is the role for you.
Positions: Academic Positions: Level B Research Fellow with experience in artificial intelligence, international humanitarian law, physics-based simulation engines, and software engineering (5 positions) Eligibility:
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.
The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian or United States Citizenship and have Australian Work Rights. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
How to apply:
Please apply via our online recruitment system. In your application, please include:
your CV a 1-page pitch addressing the Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description. In order to view the Position Description - Level B - Senior Research Associate or Post-Doc Fellow please ensure that you allow pop-ups for Portal.
Contact: Ethics positions:
Associate Professor Deane Peter Baker
E: UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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Advertised: 13 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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