Are you interested in understanding and countering influence through social and formal networks leveraging human-AI collaboration and integration. Then join us with shaping and growing our information warfare research and development portfolio.
What You'll Do
The Senior Applied Scientist position sits within the Innovation portfolio, where cross-disciplinary teams of data- and computer-scientists, engineers and strategists work together to research, design, build and support projects and services across the Spectrum Management, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Information Warfare (IW) domains.
What You'll Bring
You are an active researcher in a relevant discipline (behavioural science, applied mathematics or data science, for example) with a social science focus, and are passionate about developing and applying leading edge theory and technology to real-world problems in the national interest. You prefer to work collaboratively in cross disciplinary teams to achieve complex objectives.
Desirable Knowledge and Skills
Science: Contribute to the organisation’s research goals by leading and conducting research into approaches for:
* C ognitive behavioural modelling and computational psychology to simulate human-decision making and human-AI teaming .
* Improve workflow integration; and more broadly, identifying information/influence campaigns.
* Forecasting the reach and impact of such campaigns, understanding effects in the human/social context, and exploring ways of countering influence campaigns Leadership.
* Lead research initiatives and provide motivation and inspiration to other staff members.
* Lead and participate in team meetings and activities and work reviews to deliver overall benefit to team goals.
* Lead and collaborate in reviews of work with others. Participate in reviews of, and identify and report issues and risks associated with, own work as appropriate.
Engagement
* Establish strategic and working relationships within the company and with external organisations.
* Set up and foster research collaboration initiatives, including proposals for external funding, across research institutions and across disciplines.
* Engage with clients and end-users to shape concepts and conduct user evaluations.
Communication
* Communicate fluently, orally and in writing,
* Present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Teamwork
* The ability to work effectively with others to foster the exchange of ideas and leverage diverse expertise.
Motivation
* A strong desire to learn and understand new concepts, technologies, and methods.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field (essential).
PhD in related field is desirable.
Security Clearance
Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and be eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility requirements can be found at