"Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Collection Digitisation and Visualisation"

Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Fellow – Collection Digitisation and VisualisationFaculty / School / UnitUTS Visualisation InstituteJob Summary• Play a key role in a strategic partnership between UTS and the Australian Museum

• Develop new approaches to collection digitization, dissemination and exploration

• Work across the faculties of Engineering & IT and Design, Architecture & Building, drawing on key resources such as the UTS Animal Logic Academy, Fabricaion Lab and Data Arena

• Develop your research profile by making key contributions to a high-impact project 

About Us

The UTS Visualisation Institute draws on cross-disciplinary research and expertise to create data visualisations, stories and immersive experiences. Our work deepens understanding, generates insights and opportunities and drives change. With our partners from industry and the community, we undertake ambitious visualisation projects, working across a broad range of technologies to address industry and societal challenges.

The UTS School of Computer Science is internationally recognised as one of Australia’s most industry-focused leaders in research, teaching and learning in computer science, information technology and information systems. We are a vibrant academic community in the heart of Sydney. 

UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT warmly invites applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous Australians, people with visible and non-visible disability, neurodiverse individuals, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. UTS was one of the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. We’re actively creating a more inclusive and supportive community through initiatives like Flexible Working, Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, LGBTQIA+ community support, Multicultural Women’s Network and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Detailed DescriptionAbout the role 

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to play a key role in an exciting strategic partnership between UTS and the Australian Museum. As part of this partnership, UTS is supporting digitisation and visualisation of the Museum’s extensive collections of cultural artefacts and natural science specimens for their preservation and enhanced access nationally and internationally. The appointee will work closesly with UTS academics and Australian Museum leaders and scientists to identify user communities for digitized collection data and develop appropriate technologies and methods to engage them.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will also participate in collaborative research projects and support UTS-Australian Museum initiatives in STEM education for students and the public, particularly in relation to science and technology, and in science communication.

While having a disciplinary background in digital technology and visualisation, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow wil be required to work across multiple UTS Faculties and Schools including the Faculty of Science; the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, and the Faculty of Engineering and IT.

About You 

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an effective member of the team. To be successful in this role you will have a strong commitment to public engagement and a demonstrated research track record. Other requirements will include:

• PhD in a relevant field

• In-depth disciplinary knowledge of digitisation and visualisation technologies and techniques

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic research and teaching in STEM and/or creative disciplines

• Strong sense of social justice and inclusion

For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Statement

Remuneration/SalaryBase Salary Range: $119,475 to $141,405 pa (Level B)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

This position is full-time and an appointment will be made on fixed term basis for two years.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits, including flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to ApplyOnly those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Please include the following in your application:

• A cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the following four (4) selection criteria (visit Answering Selection Criteria for assistance)

1. Well-developed practical skills in the use of digital technologies including for visualisation as well as data analysis and management.

2. In-depth disciplinary knowledge of digitisation and visualisation technologies and techniques.

3. Demonstrated research track record.

4. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to work with diverse and senior partners and stakeholders.

• A copy of your resume 

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants, where relevant, to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV. 

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes reference IRC287169 and your name. 

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Melissa Ali in the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 2 July 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST)

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