Ref 3296/24 Digital Phenotyping Coordinator, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for 4 Years
• Based at Western’s Hawkesbury Campus
• Benefit from WFH Options, 35-Hour Work Weeks, Flex Leave, Development Opportunities and more!

About Western 
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,500 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. It's the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking academic seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

About the Institute 
The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University is host to the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN), a National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) program, supported by the Commonwealth Government. The APPN is a nationwide network of research facilities whose mission is to provide open access to advanced technologies for digital phenotyping of horticultural and agricultural crops. The APPN node at Western encompasses three primary research platforms: the National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre; the whole-tree chamber facility; and the pastures and climate extremes facility.
For information about The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, please visit our webpage www.westernsydney.edu.au/hie.
 
About the Opportunity 
Are you passionate about technology and agriculture? The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment is on the lookout for a tech-savvy Digital Phenotyping Coordinator to be at the forefront of plant science innovation.

The Digital Phenotyping Coordinator will facilitate the development, implementation, and use of digital and image-based phenotyping platforms in the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) node at Western. The Coordinator will be the central point of contact for researchers and partners in plant phenotyping applications and data management in horticulture and agriculture crops.

Your day-to-day will be filled with exciting challenges as you implement computer vision technologies and deploy machine learning tools for object detection, object counting, image classification to determine morphologic features and hyperspectral signatures from plant-based image datasets collected in Western’s APPF facility. You will work closely with other technical staff and researchers to identify phenotypic traits, define, and extract them, and save them into a database. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining database platforms for data sharing and archiving following FAIR principles for research data management.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 4 years based at Hawkesbury Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.
Please review the position description for further information.

About You
We are seeking a candidate with a tertiary qualification and experience in a relevant field (e.g., remote sensing, plant science, computer science, engineering, data science) with relevant experience in a specialist or technical role. The ideal applicant will have experience in image-based data analysis, hyperspectral sensing, acquisition, and analysis. The role requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to produce technical documentation. A PhD and/or experience in a research-intensive environment is advantageous.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact in the world of digital agriculture, we want you on our team.

What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour working week
• Flex leave for Professional staff
• Work from home options
• 17% super contributions
• Professional development opportunities

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $117,645 to $126,892 p.a. (comprising Salary of $99,411 to $107,225 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please direct enquires about the role to Dr Dominque Wilson, Business Manager on (02) 4570 1024 or via email at Dominique.Wilson@westernsydney.edu.au 

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au 

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Monday 7 October 2024

How to Apply
Please use the following link to be directed to Western Sydney University’s website, to submit your application: https://uws.nga.net.au/?jati=D51B5AE2-5A0E-3652-A113-DAEE180CAF50

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 
You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia at time of application.

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Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.