Research Associate: AI for UAV Navigation (Flexible Work)

Macquarie University Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Flexible working options

Training and professional development

Onsite childcare facilities

Discounted health insurance (Medibank)

Onsite vacation care

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidised membership at the Sport & A

Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

Job summary

Macquarie University is seeking a highly motivated research associate to contribute to a UAV navigation project, combining software engineering with AI research in computer vision, navigation and planning. The role offers a fixed-term appointment at North Ryde with a competitive salary and a strong support for career development.

Based at the Wallumattagal Campus, you will work with Professor Mark Dras and our AI research group to translate cutting-edge research into practical UAV applications.

Qualifications

• You are a rare mix of a software engineer who has expertise in UAVs and/or robotics and someone who has research experience in that AI space and an ability to translate cutting-edge research into application.

Responsibilities

• Developing software that can be deployed to UAVs.
• Carrying out research relevant to the above, in particular in the space of AI for UAV navigation.
• Taking part in regular project-related meetings.

Skills

UAV expertise

Robotics

AI research experience

Software engineering

Job description

Macquarie University is seeking a highly motivated research associate to contribute to a UAV navigation project, combining software engineering with AI research in computer vision, navigation and planning. The role offers a fixed-term appointment at North Ryde with a competitive salary and a strong support for career development.

Based at the Wallumattagal Campus, you will work with Professor Mark Dras and our AI research group to translate cutting-edge research into practical UAV applications.