Technical User Laboratory & Systems Engineer

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Laboratory Technician, Engineer

The Opportunity

The School of Computer Science Engineering has an opening  for a Technical User Laboratory and Systems Engineer. You will provide operational support and coordination   to design and facilitate systems uses for client projects, and technologies in a user and experimentation lab, equipped with Cisco Webex devices, Cisco Spaces, support tools and software engineering stack, video wall, mmWave radar sensing, wearable sensing, AR/VR headsets, and CPU and GPU supporting the operation of the lab. The role will support staff and students working on R&D applications in relation to next generation AI (MFMs & LLMs), human behaviour sensing, wearable computing, cyber-physical systems, digital twins, and human-robot interaction.

This role reports to Professor Flora Salim and has no direct reports.

• Salary, Level 8: Starting at $118,883 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 12 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• Hybrid working

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of computing in Australia. It offers undergraduate programmes in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Bioinformatics, as well as a number of combined degrees with other disciplines. Our research and teaching staff are world leading and world building as they advance knowledge and learning. For more information on our school go to the following link - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/computer-science-and-engineering

Skills and Experience

• Degree and subsequent relevant experience in computer science, IT systems, or an equivalent  combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Experience and application of IT systems principles and the ability to derive and document business insights from them.
• Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within the area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating activities including information synthesis and documentation of insights.
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience and success in coordinating people and supporting researcher activities such as user studies and data collection.
• Ability to learn new technologies and techniques.
• Ability to quickly integrate new learnings into operational practices.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to undertake analysis and development tasks.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with the ability to use a variety of software packages.
• Experience with visualisation – including AR and VR, and with content management for video walls.
• Experience with R, Python programming;
• Network engineering principles, including know-how of switching including VLAN Configuration or IP Addressing as required.
• Knowledge of principles of full stack software engineering and machine learning development.
• Knowledge of ethics-approval process and experience in overseeing ethics approved user studies.
• Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another person’s perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills, and behaviour.
• Ability to work collaboratively, recognise the value of diversity and model accountability, connectedness, innovation, and care.
• Ability to think creatively, explore new ideas and respectfully challenge existing practices to improve current ways of working.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday, 2 April 2024

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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:01 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:02 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time