Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Research Field: Computer Science
Engineering Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 19 Jan 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description (Level B) $111,031 to $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies. Four Full Time Positions Available | 24 Months Fixed Term Be part of a world class, outcome-based research centre within a 'Group of Eight' University! The State Government of South Australia, CSIRO and the University of Adelaide's Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) are actively interested in advancing leading research and development of AI.
The new Responsible AI Research (RAIR) Centre will leverage AIML and CSIRO Data61's existing expertise to focus on the development of cross-cutting responsible AI research and address fundamental responsible AI problems at a sufficient scale for national and international impact.
We are seeking motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellows B to undertake fundamental machine learning research for projects aligned to one or more of the following themes: Theme 1: Tackling misinformation, working on attribution and integrity for generative AI. Theme 2: Safe AI in the Real world, working on foundational reasoning for tool use and physical interactions. Theme 3: Diverse AI, working on AI systems for safety and diversity. Theme 4: AI that can explain its actions, working on causal AI for a changing world. The AIML at the University of Adelaide is the largest computer vision and machine learning research group in Australia with over 180 members including academics, research staff and students. The AIML works on a mixture of fundamental and commercially oriented research projects in computer vision and machine learning.
To be successful you will need: A PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or other Machine Learning-related field. Programming experience in Python, C++ or other relevant language and experience in deep neural networks. Experience and demonstrable knowledge in deep learning and one or more of the following: transformer networks, implicit neural functions, graph neural networks and/or probabilistic graphical models; and causal inference. An outstanding publication record in top tier machine learning and/or computer vision conferences or journals, commensurate with experience and opportunity. A strong work ethic, and the ability to work well independently, and as a member of a broader team, including with industrial partners. Fluency in written and spoken English, with an ability to communicate scientific ideas to an expert audience. Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. Enjoy an outstanding career environment The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge, and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
The AIML is the largest University-based computer vision and machine learning research group in Australia. Based in Adelaide, it currently numbers more than 200 members including academics, research staff, engineers and students. The group works on a variety of fundamental and commercially oriented research projects in computer vision and machine learning and has a very strong track record of publications in the top venues, and of successful technology transfer.
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, immediate applications and discussions are welcomed.
Applications close 11:55pm, January 19, 2025
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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