Research Software Development Assistant

Position Details 

• Fixed term for 6 months | Full Time or part time available

• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $74,270-$81,966 p.a. 

• Location: Flinders Medical Centre

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About the College of Medicine and Public Health        

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do. 

 
About the Role

Flinders University is employing state-of-the-art research strategies in neuroscience by using hoverflies to understand how the nervous system codes visual information. As the Research Software Development Assistant, your role will be integral in the design, development, and implementation of computer-programming support for basic research in the field of Insect Motion Vision. You will be responsible for developing and testing software used in virtual reality experiments for hoverflies. You will apply your excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design to analyse and interpret the hoverfly flight data generated in the Insect Vision Group. You will draft scientific reports, prepare manuscripts, coordinate research activity, develop protocols for the validation of all software, and actively participate in the development of research protocols for hoverfly virtual reality.

Your expertise in Research Software Development will aid students and scientists in understanding the outputs required for developing software and developing protocols for the validation of all software.  In this role, you will also ensure that you work and cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the University.

About You 

With your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you will maintain strong relationships with students and scientists to foster an open team environment that actively works toward a common goal. You will demonstrate a high level of written communication skills, including the ability to draft scientific works and record data. Your keen attention to detail will allow you to prioritize tasks and autonomously meet deadlines while always demonstrating a commitment to high quality service delivery.  

Complementing your strong knowledge and experience in computer science, will be your well-developed skills in either Matlab, DeepLabCut, and Unity. You will have a degree qualification in computer science or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training. Experience in virtual reality, and 3D graphics and simulation are desired.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services 

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment:

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy   

How to Apply and Information 

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description .

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Karin Nordstrom

Applications to be submitted before 11.59pm:

01 Feb 2023

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.