Job vacancies
Applications are invited for the following positions:
- Research Fellow. The University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) has secured funding through the DSTO Centre of Expertise in Autonomous and Unmanned System to provide support for a Research Fellow to undertake research in the area of Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping and its application to Unmanned Underwater Vehicle operations. The Maritime Platforms Division (MPD) of DSTO has developed the Wayamba and Mullaya UUV’s. At present these vehicles navigate using inertial navigation and acoustic positioning systems. The ACFR has developed a combination of terrain aided and acoustic navigation systems that, based on Simultaneous Location and Mapping (SLAM) techniques, allow their UUV’s to integrate local observations of terrain into their navigation solutions when approaching seafloor structures. The SLAM and acoustic navigation techniques compliment one another and the fusion of these techniques will allow UUV navigation solutions to be optimised. For Details visit Working at the University and search for "119245" under "Position Reference" - closes 17 January 2008
- Technical Officer. The University of Sydney's Australian Centre for Field Robotics is currently expanding its Autonomous Marine Systems Group to meet its obligations as the National Autonomous Underwater Vehcile (AUV) Facility for Australia’s Integrated Marine Observation System (IMOS) program. We have an outstanding position available for a dynamic and experienced Technical Officer to oversee the daily operations of the AUV Facility, and to provide engineering support for our marine systems programs. Suited to this role is a technically savvy individual who has excellent team work skills, a responsible nature, and an enthusiasm for travelling across Australia and spending time at sea. For Details visit Working at the University and search for "106635" under "Position Reference" - closes 25 August 2007
The Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) at the University of Sydney has established a major new Centre for Mine Automation. Rio Tinto, a global mining company, has committed $21m of funding for an initial period of five years for this new Centre. The aim of the Centre for Mining Automation is to develop and implement the vision of a fully autonomous, remotely operated mine. This is a major research and development initiative with a clear focus on delivering world leadership in mining automation. Applications are invited for the following positions:
- Principal Research Engineer (Level D), Rio Tinto Centre for Mine Automation - for details visit Working at the University and search for "108764" under "Position Reference" - closes 16 September 2007
- Lead Technical Engineer, Rio Tinto Centre for Mine Automation - for details visit Working at the University and search for "108765" under "Position Reference" - closes 16 September 2007