* Full time, Two year fixed term position, with the possibility of extension. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics
* Exciting opportunity to join the leading physics department in the country
* Base Salary $89 ,755 - $ 100,495 (HEO5) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Physics is currently seeking a Research Support Engineer – Astralis USYD to support Astralis projects by contributing to the development of astronomical instrumentation and delivering on project milestones. In this role you will also collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to ensure accurate design, assembly, testing, verification and delivery of instrumentation including reporting and documentation.
Astralis Instrumentation Consortium (Astralis) is Australia's national optical instrumentation capability drawing on experience, expertise and facilities from three leading universities – The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, and the Australian National University.
Astralis is a leading international astronomical instrument designer and builder, proposing and delivering innovative and effective solutions to the most significant observational challenges in optical and near-infrared astronomy. We have over 100 instrument scientists and skilled engineers across our nodes with experience in effectively delivering cutting-edge astronomical technologies worldwide.
Astralis-USyd is composed of a group of high-tech laboratories that focus on different aspects of astrophotonics: optical fiber fabricating and testing and development and modification of existing photonics technologies as well as their direct implementation to astronomical instruments.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Support Engineer - Astralis USYD who has:
* a mechanical engineering degree with exceptional project research capacity demonstrated by an honours thesis at high distinction level
* excellent software skills including Python, MATLAB, RStudio and with experience in machine learning
* experience with industry software including LabVIEW, Solidworks.
* an understanding of the application of photonic lanterns in astronomical instrumentation, including lab based experience
* excellent organisation and time management skills
* demonstrated ability to collaborate with researchers, and affiliated partners to share findings and provide progress updates
* strong communications skills to facilitate ongoing communication with a broad range of stakeholders and collaborate with team members to continuously improve stakeholder relations.
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
How to apply
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Thursday 14 August :59 PM