Job Type: Full‑time (100%), fixed‑term position up to 2 years.
Salary: Academic Level B: $114,****** - $136,****** + 17% Superannuation. Academic Level C: $140,****** - $161,****** + 17% Superannuation.
About This Opportunity
The role involves collaboration with clients, partners and internal teams, with opportunities to supervise HDR students and contribute to major funding applications. Reporting to the Drones CRP Director, you'll work closely with the Chief Pilot and Maintenance Controller. If you're passionate about aviation, cutting‑edge technology and making a difference—join us
Key Responsibilities
* Enable the team to integrate geophysical sensors on drones, with an initial focus on aeromagnetic and electromagnetic devices.
* Advise the Director of the Drones CRP on technology and research direction in drone‑based geophysics and develop the CRP strategy and business plan with team inputs.
* Work with the Maintenance Controller to attach and calibrate various geophysical instruments to drones, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
* Develop, document and refine workflows and operational standards for data collection using geophysical sensors, establishing QA/QC protocols to ensure data integrity, accuracy and reliability.
* Collaborate with research teams to understand specific project requirements and provide technical support.
* Maintain compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
* Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
* Provide support during field campaigns and be willing to travel to conferences and stakeholder meetings to represent the CRP or present project results.
* Interpret geophysical data and develop software tools to enable researchers to accelerate interpretation.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world in an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaborations. UQ provides access to world‑class facilities, grant‑writing support, research funding opportunities and staff development. Additional benefits include recognition of prior service, up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on‑site/WFH, exclusive internal vacancies and academic promotion pathways.
About You
* A postgraduate qualification in geophysics, geophysical engineering, mechatronics or related disciplines, or an experienced industry professional with enthusiasm and a proven ability to self‑learn.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of working with multidisciplinary teams and relating effectively to researchers, peers and staff.
* Proven experience with operation of geophysical instruments, including problem‑solving skills and integration into other platforms.
* Knowledge of industry standards for geophysical data collection, QA/QC and data management.
* Ability to develop and document workflows, operational procedures and quality standards.
* Experience travelling to remote regions and troubleshooting in non‑ideal situations.
* Strong networks across the research sector, industry and/or government to identify and generate projects and oversee their delivery.
* Experience with geological interpretation of geophysical data.
* Experience with code development and building novel software solutions for data interpretation (viewed positively).
Other Information
Successful candidate may be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including right to work in Australia and education check.
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
To be considered, please ensure you upload a resume and a cover letter responding to the 'About You' section.
Applications close Thursday 15 January **** at ***** pm AEST.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for late January.
Contact Associate Professor Steven Micklethwaite for application inquiries, or reach out to the Talent Acquisition team stating the job reference number (J‑*****‑Ljbffr) in the subject line.
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