Research Fellow - Computing and Technologies

• Full time, 3-year fixed term contract position at RMIT City Campus but may be required to work and/or be based at another campus of the University
• Be part of the project team that aims to develop effective techniques to identify the sources of fuel losses; such as leaks and calibration errors in underground storage tanks at service stations
• Report directly to Professor Xiaodong Li, School of Computing Technologies – STEM College
• Remuneration at Academic Level B ($98,495 - $116,965) + 17% Superannuation

About us 

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. 

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. 

Culture 

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. 

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. 

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.  

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. 

About the College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields.  We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff.  We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

Further information on STEM College in this link.

About the Role
 
As the Research Fellow, you will be part of a team working on a project funded by an ARC Linkage Grant. This project aims to develop effective techniques to identify the sources of fuel losses, such as leaks and calibration errors in underground storage tanks at service stations. The project expects to use machine learning to develop the techniques and test them with live data at service stations. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Data collection and pre-processing
• Applying machine learning techniques for separating out the sources of error and detecting leaks
• Design and develop fast and robust online machine learning algorithms for anomaly detection
• Working closely with industry partner and the software programmer in developing a next-generation software suite with enhanced algorithmic transparency

About You

As the successful applicant you will have:

• Strong background in statistics, machine learning, data mining and anomaly detection and extensive experience in developing solutions for real-world data mining problems
• Deep understanding and industry experience in fuel leak detection for underground petroleum storage system (UPSSs) at service stations
• Experience in designing and developing integrated software tools catering for customer needs
• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs in the fields of data mining and anomaly detection
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as a part of the team across various disciplines

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

Bring Your Whole Self to Work 

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.  

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been reckognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. 

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

To?Apply? 

Please submit your CV and covering letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below. 

 PD - Research Fellow - Computing and Technologies.pdf

Applications close on Thursday, 25th of March 2021. 

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/ 

We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.

We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au