Research Fellow - Remote Sensing of Wildfire

• Full-time (1.0FTE), 3-years fixed-term contract based at RMIT City campus but to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
• Key position in a new Smartsat CRC Project real time fire analytics. This project proposes a satellite system of systems encompassing geostationary, polar orbiting and aerial based sensors for real time fire landscape attribution
• Opportunity for an experienced Research Fellow to design and deliver a data and platform ecosystem to allow autonomous real time information on fire to be detected, processed and delivered to end users
• Open to Research Fellow with experience in using machine learning for the processing of satellite imagery and also with research programming expertise in particularly Python, R, GEE
• Report directly to Professor Jones, Geospatial Science
• Remuneration at Academic Level B4 ($109,581) + 17% superannuation

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About You and the Role

• Design and deliver competitive research & development which includes delivering a data and platform ecosystem to will enable fire surveillance in real time from geostationary, polar-orbiting and aerial platformed sensors;
• Create and produce fire detection algorithms for the real time surveillance of fires and their attribution (e.g. FRP, burn persistence, rate of spread etc.);
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with the broader fire analytics research group through data sharing contributing to high-quality research outcomes and developing new research initiatives, as well as delivery of high-quality publications and conference attendance.

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in remote sensing, satellite earth observation or allied discipline

Preferred:

• Expertise in research programming i.e. Python, R, GEE;
• Experience in the use of machine learning for processing of satellite imagery;
• Emerging track record and evidence of publications in high quality journals and ability to draft and execute research plan and grant proposals are required;
• Research experience in analysing large geospatial datasets and time-series analysis for environmental applications;
• In-depth knowledge of land management and fire management policy, evaluation or implementation;
• Ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

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To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and achievements by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ link. Please note that a separate response to Key Selection Criteria as stated on the Position Description is required.  For any enquiries regarding this role, please contact, Professor Simon Jones (simon.jones@rmit.edu.au)

 PD - 599525 - Research Fellow (Level B) - Remote Sensing of Wildfire.pdf

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Applications close Monday 26th April 2021.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently accepting applications from persons with current Australian work rights who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/ .

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Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

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We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au