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The Opportunity

• Do you have (or will shortly have) a PhD indata science, machine learning and AI, computer science or engineering?
• Does the idea of working with a team to develop an AI Agronomist sound exciting to you?
• Make real-world impact with our science innovation and technology advancements in this 3-year postdoctoral role!

CSIRO Early Research Career(CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorateand have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.

CSIRO’s Data61 is at the forefront of digital approaches in hybrid modelling that leverages off machine learning and statistical theory to find solutions to complex problems. Data61 team members who conduct research in this domain work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders both in Australia and globally. The successful candidate will work with us to develop an AI Agronomist, a modelled solution of crop production that will enable actors working in the agricultural domain to navigate the complex agricultural landscape challenged by its harsh environment and Climate risk.

One aspect of this role is to link collaborators in hybrid modelling, statistics and machine learning, UX and the agricultural domains. We will be exploring developing a prototype tool, the AI Agronomist that will house the modelled outputs and explore graphics and visualisations appropriate to the end user to ensure information is presented clearly and transparently to enable trust and uptake.

Further, the successful applicant will work with team members in the StatML group and Agriculture Business unit of CSIRO. Here the goal is to collaborate to adapt and create a prototype AI Agronomist that can be trialled with different end users.

You can expect and anticipate that new ideas and outputs should be aligned with applications, client needs and will almost certainly have impact beyond their academic interest.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will, where possible, lead to novel and important scientific outcomes.
• Recognisingand exploiting opportunities for innovation and the generation of new theoretical perspectives, and progressing opportunities for the further development or creation of new lines of research.
• Contributingand leading research papers in areas relating to the design, implementation and uptake of the AI Agronomist.
• Working within amulti-disciplinary and diverse team environment.
• Contributingto impact creation through the deployment of the AI Agronomist to a relevant platform to enable broader use.

Location:Pullenvale, Queensland

Salary: AU$92k - AU$101k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years

Reference:93595

To be considered you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as data science, machine learning (ML) and AI, computer science or engineering. Please note: To beeligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
• Evidence of designing and buildingindustry-relevant products underpinned by MLAI technologiesand ensuring functionality.
• Ability to observe, research and interpret concepts for creating processes or technology relevant to the research question and/or develop improvements to enhance speed up and interoperability.
• High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including the presentation of research outcomes at national and international conferences.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, potentially regionally dispersed research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence employment by 31 January 2024.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

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Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

31 August 2023, 11:00pm AEST