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Full time, fixed term for 12 months, with strong potential for multi-year extension subject to performance and continued project funding Based at the Australian Centre for Robotics (ACFR), University of Sydney Base Salary $131,108 - $147,858 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Australian Centre for Robotics (ACFR) has been instrumental in developing breakthrough technologies, conducting world-renowned research and developing field robotics principles and systems. We are currently seeking to hire a Senior Engineer Lead to take primary technical responsibility for the design, build, integration, and field deployment of software systems for ground robots operating in extreme field environments. Working under the broad direction of the Chief Investigator, you will design and maintain the core software framework, autonomy framework, and data pipelines for ruggedised autonomous platforms intended for sustained operation in rugged outdoor terrain across multiple application domains. This is a senior individual contributor role. You will work autonomously on the software scope of the platform, with technical assurance provided by the Senior Software Technical Lead at defined design reviews, and with close collaboration alongside the Mechatronics Engineers and Postdoctoral Research Fellows whose autonomy research integrates with the framework you build. The appointment is offered initially for 12 months. The programme is funded across multiple years and there is strong potential for extension subject to performance and continued funding. Your key responsibilities will be to: act as the primary software designer for the platform, ensuring software is robust, efficient, reliable, and fit for purpose in field robotics applications design and develop the core software framework, including middleware, sensor drivers, communications stack, and platform control software design and maintain the autonomy framework into which research outputs are integrated design and operate data pipelines for capture, transmission, storage, and handover of field-collected research data lead the writing of portable, reliable and maintainable source code in C++ and Python, targeted for ROS2 and Linux, conforming to a style guide and with unit tests objectively assess the quality and validity of results in selected scenarios, and identify issues requiring further investigation prepare, conduct and support tests of robots in the field, including in-field debugging collaborate closely with Mechatronics Engineers on the software-mechatronics interface support the Project Manager in planning, risk management, field trials, and reporting occasionally travel to rural areas and/or interstate to support fieldwork 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 someone who has: tertiary qualifications in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent training and experience strong programming experience in C++ and Python with at least 3 years' experience in robotics or autonomous systems contexts proficiency in robotics middleware, in particular ROS2 (or equivalent), including node design, lifecycle management, and tooling experience with Linux systems and embedded systems knowledge of object-oriented design, multithreaded and multiprocess applications, and software architecture for robotics platforms experience integrating research code from collaborating researchers or end-users into a stable platform software framework experience designing and operating data pipelines for autonomous platforms in field conditions ability to work autonomously under broad direction within a research and development environment ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams alongside mechatronics, autonomy research, and research domains experience with sensor fusion, point cloud or image processing, path planning, or machine learning applied to robotics (desirable) field deployment experience and in-field debugging on autonomous platforms (desirable) Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cherie Goodwin or Rebecca Astar, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Friday 29 May 2026 11:59 PM

Full time fixed term for 3 years at Charles Perkins Centre Exciting opportunity for a Principal Investigator to contribute to research focused project within the Save Sight Institute located at Charles Perkins Centre Base Salary $187,960 - $207,069 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity We are seeking an innovative and motivated RNA Engineer to join our research team at the Save Sight Institute, Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney. The successful candidate will spearhead the development of novel oligonucleotide-based therapies targeting metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunction in optic nerve diseases, such as glaucoma and inherited mitochondrial disorders. This position involves advancing candidate RNA therapeutic platforms and integrating them into the Optic Nerve Research Collaborative Australia (ORCA), a national initiative focused on breakthroughs in optic nerve disease research. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of innovation in RNA technology and experience in translating novel platforms into preclinical or clinical programs. An interest in entrepreneurship and commercialization is highly desirable, as the role offers opportunities for involvement in biotech start-ups and spin-off ventures. Based at the Save Sight Institute, Camperdown Campus, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, the candidate is expected to actively contribute to the broader medical research community at USyd, fostering collaboration and mentorship. This is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of RNA therapeutics in ophthalmology, with a direct impact on the treatment of optic nerve diseases. Your key responsibilities will be to: take a lead role in establishing and leading an innovative research group that develops and translates therapeutic oligonucleotides for optic nerve and neurodegenerative diseases to expand our expertise in computational design of ribonucleic acids (RNA) for enhancement (processing, nuclear export, translatability of RNA), inhibition (antisense, RNAi) or repair (spliceosome-mediated RNA trans-splicing, CRISPR/Cas-triggered RNA-guided genome editing) of gene expression towards diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. to contribute to leading a section of a major research program developing new treatments for glaucoma and optic nerve disease contributes and coordinates to the research and administration activities of the discipline develop research collaborations which will ultimately result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialistation, improved policy or practice and/or enhancements to industry assist with future grant applications and supervision of PhD students. About you have a PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline demonstrate strong expertise and experience in undertaking oligonucleotide therapeutic development have demonstrated expertise in the design and conduct of translational research advanced expertise in in-silico, lab-based and pre-clinical research with a proven focus on gene and RNA therapy design and translation experience in and proven ability to supervise standard molecular biology techniques, demonstrates a track record of impactful research and publications in their field demonstrates a track record in innovation, enterprise and development of therapeutic candidates through to pre-clinical phase demonstrated ability to be an excellent mentor for junior scientists as evidenced by supervision, mentoring, and support demonstrates a strong track record of effectively working in multi-disciplinary teams, industry and professional institutions, health partners, and stakeholders 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 Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations on by email to Deepna.Chand@sydney.edu.au . © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 15 June 2026 11:59 PM

Full time, 3 years fixed term, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics Opportunity to contribute to research focused on fast radio bursts and long-period radio transients using the ASKAP and MeerKAT radio telescopes Base Salary, level A/B $113,400 - $151,328 p.a + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Physics is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Radio Astronomy to join the radio transients group working on fast radio bursts and long-period radio transients with Dr. Manisha Caleb. The successful candidate will contribute to an ARC-funded Discovery Project investigating the origins and evolution of transient radio sources using data from the Australian SKA Pathfinder and MeerKAT radio facilities. The role offers opportunities to develop search algorithms, undertake multi-wavelength follow-up studies, and contribute to high-impact discoveries in time-domain astrophysics. The successful candidate will also collaborate closely with Prof. Adam Deller, Prof. Jarrod Hurley at Swinburne University of Technology and Prof. Ben Stappers at The University of Manchester. Your key responsibilities will be to: undertake research on fast radio bursts and long-period transients develop and implement data analysis and transient search pipelines for large radio astronomy datasets from ASKAP and MeerKAT assist with commissioning the CRACO transient search backend at the ASKAP radio telescope aid in the supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students present the group's work at international and national meetings 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 Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Radio Astronomy who has: Essential: a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics or a closely related discipline research experience in radio astronomy imaging and time-domain astrophysics, including fast radio bursts, long-period radio transients, pulsars, or neutron stars experience working with large datasets, high-performance computing, and/or signal processing techniques expertise in scientific programming and data analysis using Python or similar languages a strong publication record relative to career stage and the ability to work effectively in collaborative research teams demonstrated ability to present research results at conferences, workshops, and research institutions for appointment at level B: demonstrated ability to independently plan, lead, execute and publish high impact papers over a sustained period since the conclusion of the PhD. Desirable: experience in multi-wavelength data analyses for appointment at level B: experience contributing to student supervision and the development of early-career researchers. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 14 June 2026 11:59 PM