[Ieee_vis_open_positions] Two Staff Positions in AR/VR/Web3D Research at CSIRO in Australia - Deadlines Approaching

Tue Dec 13 08:03:55 CET 2016

[Apologies for multiple postings]

Hi Everyone,

We have two opportunities available to join our AR/VR/Web3D research team in Canberra

  * Research Software Engineer / Experimental Scientist (Deadline 19 Dec, 2016)

  * Postdoctoral Fellow (Deadline, 9 January 2017 - then open until filled)

Please see the details below, and also at the following two URLS:

 * https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Canberra%2C-ACT-Research-Software-Engineer-Experimental-Scientist-in-Interactive-Computer-Graphics-%28ARVR%29/373497200/
 * https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Canberra%2C-ACT-Postdoctoral-Fellow/378254200/

Cheers,
Matt

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Opportunity #1:
Research Software Engineer / Experimental Scientist in Interactive Computer Graphics (AR/VR)
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* Join CSIRO's Data61 team - the largest innovation group in Australia!
* Software engineering and programming for rapid prototyping of
  Interactive Computer Graphics Applications
* Work in world class Advanced Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) facilities

Data61 is the largest data innovation group in Australia. Bringing together CSIRO's Productivity team and National ICT Australia (NICTA), we are unrivalled in our intellectual capital and our network with the global technology marketplace. The combined group will bring together approximately 600 research staff working in digital technologies to create benefit for Australia. Data61 will continue to develop Australia's future leaders with its strong 300+ PhD student program in collaboration with our best universities across Australia.

Data61 is looking for a Research Software Engineer / Experimental Scientist with a passion for developing novel Interactive Computer Graphics Applications. The successful applicant will contribute to projects in a diverse range of application areas, making use of the Advanced Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) facilities in the Data61 Immersive Environments Lab in Canberra, and collaborating widely within and outside of CSIRO. Recent team projects have included systems that combine AR, VR, and/or Web3D technologies for the remote guidance of maintenance workers, interactive annotation of 3D scans, and novel urban visualisation for stakeholder engagement. Going forward, we aim to expand our platforms for web based delivery of, and interaction with, 3D data.

Responsibilities:
* Software engineering and programming for rapid prototyping of Interactive Computer Graphics applications including VR, AR and Web3D.
* Craft technology demonstrations on top of software platforms that enable people to experience and use new application concepts.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed research team, to carry out tasks under limited direction, in order to reach objectives.
* Foster open communication, provide coaching and on-the-job training to both support and research colleagues, as required.
* Adapt and/or develop original experimental methods/equipment/software/concepts/ ideas in support of existing and further research.

Location: Canberra Salary: $78k - $88k plus up to 15.4% super. Candidates will be considered at the salary bracket above this ($92k - $100k) if their skills and experience determine this, and the role will be altered to match this.
Reference: 27221
Term: Indefinite/Permanent

To be successful, you will have:
* First Class Honours, Masters, PhD Degree &/or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering or a directly related field.
* Demonstrated experience with real time 3D graphics and/or computer vision.
* Familiarity with Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and/or Web3D. 
* Experience building interactive software with one or more programming languages such as: Javascript, C++, C#, Python, Matlab.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and carry out tasks autonomously. 
* Familiarity with modern Computer Graphics Engines such as Unity or Unreal and/or familiarity with Graphics Libraries such as OpenGL, Vulkan, or DirectX. 
* Demonstrated ability & willingness to contribute novel ideas and approaches in support of scientific investigations.

How to Apply: Please view the full position description and apply online via the following link: https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Canberra%2C-ACT-Research-Software-Engineer-Experimental-Scientist-in-Interactive-Computer-Graphics-%28ARVR%29/373497200/

Applications Close: 11:59pm AEST, 19th December 2016

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Opportunity #2:
Postdoctoral Fellow - Digiscape, Augmented Reality for Decision Support
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As a Postdoctoral Fellow you will carry out innovative, impactful research that will lead to novel and important scientific outcomes, including carrying software engineering and programming for rapid prototyping of Augmented Reality (AR) systems.

Specifically you will:

* Survey literature, attend workshops and collaborate with staff in Aquaculture and the broader Agriculture domains to understand and map opportunities for AR technologies.
* Craft technology demonstrations that enable people to experience new application concepts using real/live data.
* Contribute to commercialisation efforts.
* Maintain an awareness of industry roadmaps.
* Produce high quality scientific and/or engineering papers suitable for publication in quality journals.
* Prepare and present appropriate conference papers.
* Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and ideas for further research.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and staff across CSIRO.

Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia
Salary: $78k to $88k plus up to 15.4% super Professional Development Budget: Yes
Term: 3 years
Reference: 29563

To be considered you will need:

* A PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or a directly related field.
* High levels of oral and written communication and ability to represent the team at national and international conferences
* Experience conducting research in interactive 3D graphics and/or computer vision in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and/or Web3D.
* Experience building interactive software in one of the following programming languages -Javascript, C++, C#, Python, Matlab.
* Familiarity with computer graphics engines such as Unity or Unreal and/or familiarity with Graphics Libraries such as OpenGL, Vulkan, or DirectX.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team and carry out tasks autonomously.
* A record of science innovation and creativity and a willingness to contribute novel ideas and approaches to support scientific investigations.
* To be able to travel to conferences, fieldwork, meetings and other events.

About the CSIRO Future Science Platforms and Digiscape

Future Science Platforms (FSPs) are a major new CSIRO initiative and are multi-year investments in frontier science that will help reinvent and create new industries for Australia. In the future Australia's agriculture.

Digiscape is the FSP that is creating next-generation decision tools to transform the agriculture and land management sector. To achieve this aim, Digiscape will bring to bear cutting edge climate science; new sources of locally and remotely sensed data; informatics for agro-ecosystems; rigorous analysis of uncertainties; and innovation in both the ICT and social dimensions of systems integration.

About Australia and Canberra

Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world. With a spectacular natural environment, high quality of life and great diversity Australia is a sought after destination. Find out more About Australia.

Canberra is Australia's capital city, designed for easy living, with wide tree-lined streets. It is close to snow fields and pastoral lands. The climate supports an outdoor lifestyle that engenders a strong interest in sports of all types.

Before applying please click on the Position Details link and read the selection criteria:  Position Details. In your application please provide sufficient, brief, relevant and specific information to enable the selection panel to assess your suitability against the selection criteria.  

How to Apply:
Please view the full position description and apply online via the following link: 
https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Canberra%2C-ACT-Postdoctoral-Fellow/378254200/

Please note: This is an early career position open to those with no more than 3 years research experience since completing their PhD.  

Application Deadline: Open until filled, however we encourage you to submit your application by January 9 2017 as we will interview suitable candidates from that date onwards.