Research Assistant (Mechatronics Engineer) - 2 Positions (one in the area of mobile robots and one

Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language (CoEDL) in the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

The recently-funded ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language (CoEDL) is launching an ambitious series of interlinked projects, focusing on language as a dynamic and variable system, and drawing on the full diversity of the world's languages, through four programs focusing on the design space of language (Shape), how it is learned (Learning) and processed (Processing), and how linguistic structures evolve at various timescales (Evolution).

Two 'threads' (Archiving, and New Generation technologies) will enable the technological advances needed to drive forward the language sciences in the coming decades. The Centre is strongly interdisciplinary and features researchers from linguistics, speech pathology, psychology, anthropology, philosophy, bioinformatics and robotics. CoEDL is centred on four Australian Universities (Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Western Sydney and The University of Queensland), with partner institutions in Australasia and the Pacific, Asia, Europe and North America.

The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language (CoEDL) is located within the School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering (ITEE) on the St Lucia Campus. More information can be found at http://www.dynamicsoflanguage.edu.au/

The roles

The successful appointees will join a team of researchers and will primarily be responsible for mechatronic development related to a range of projects that require interactions between robots and humans.

The people

Applicants should have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in mechatronics, computer science, or electrical engineering or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.  Demonstrated experience in developing electromechanical or robotic systems, including mechanical hardware, electronics and embedded software aspects is essential.  Applicants should also have good general research skills and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.

Remuneration

There are two full-time, 1 year fixed term (with possibility of extension subject to further funding) positions available at HEW Level 5. The remuneration package will be in the range $62,716 - $70,241 per annum, plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $73,378 - $82,182 per annum) for each position.

Position Description

 499393_NEW_Research Assistant (Mechatronics Engineer).pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Janet Wiles on j.wiles@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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Reference: 499393