This role is located in Sydney, Australia. The Senior Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level B) will engage in collaborative research within Data Science and Climate Science, focusing on developing generative artificial intelligence (genAI) systems for ocean current forecasting and optimizing ship routes as part of a project funded by the Trailblazer for Renewables and Clean Energy (TRaCE) and CounterCurrent Pty Ltd.

Over het bedrijf

UNSW is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities, known for its vibrant campus life and commitment to community and inclusion.

De rol

As a Senior Research Associate, you will contribute to cutting-edge research and development efforts, particularly in AI ocean forecasting and data assimilation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a project that combines academic expertise with industry application.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Conduct collaborative research in AI ocean forecasting, data assimilation, and reinforcement learning.
• Create scholarly impact recognized by peers in advancing disciplinary knowledge.
• Perform research activities under limited supervision, independently or as part of a team.
• Establish a personal research portfolio and develop independent research proposals.
• Contribute to competitive funding applications and participate as co-investigator in grant applications.
• Design research projects for postgraduate students and junior researchers.
• Mentor students and colleagues, fostering the next generation of academics.
• Develop, train, validate, and implement novel genAI ocean current forecasting systems.
• Optimize systems for ship route optimization under uncertain ocean conditions.
• Contribute to CounterCurrent’s R&D roadmap and AI product development strategy.
• Adhere to the university's Code of Conduct and health and safety policies.

Vereisten

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A PhD in Climate Science, Oceanography, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Expertise in AWS CPU and GPU computing, cloud computing, AI model architecture, training, reinforcement learning, and data assimilation.
• A proven track record in high-quality research with evidence of research leadership.
• High-level communication skills and the ability to network effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a commitment to UNSW’s values.

You should provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description. For informal queries, contact Shane Keating at s.keating@unsw.edu.au. Applications close on July 28th, 2026. UNSW encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including women, people with disabilities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.