Establish New GNSS Research Group
The coming years will show a proliferation of Global and Regional Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS/RNSS). This promise of a broader multi-frequency, multi-constellation "system of systems" has the potential to enable a wide range of demanding applications for high-accuracy Australian GNSS/RNSS users.
To improve Australia's capability in utilising the next generation GNSSs and to fully exploit the opportunities created, Curtin University of Technology will establish a new GNSS research group. The group's research programme aims at developing theory, models and methods that will enable future GNSSs to fulfil the high-accuracy and high-integrity requirements of tomorrow's geospatial information needs in the Earth-, atmospheric- and space-sciences.
The GNSS programme is timely due to the forthcoming GNSS CORS network across Australia as part of the AuScope Geospatial programme. This will provide an excellent large-area 'field laboratory' in which to first test, then implement, the results generated by this programme. The GNSS group will use state-of-the-art equipment and software, and involve close collaborative links with other universities, industry and government, both in Australia and overseas.
The general team strategy is to exploit the diversity of the multi-constellation GNSS and the unique properties of their ultra-precise, multi-frequency carrier-phase tracking data to enable high-precision, high-integrity, real-time kinematic GNSS parameter estimation.
Applications are invited from self-motivated, enthusiastic and appropriately qualified persons in the following thematic areas for the following positions.
- GNSS surveying and geodesy (e.g., RTK, PPP and CORS networks).
- GNSS remote sensing (e.g., meteorology, reflectometry, ionospheric sounding).
- Air/space-based GNSS applications (e.g., relative navigation, attitude determination, formation-flying).
- GNSS software receiver (e.g., design/implementation, CDMA DSP).
- GNSS quality control (e.g., integrity theory, ambiguity resolution, validation).
Postdoctoral Research Fellow x 5
(Full-time, Fixed-term - up to 5 years)
Level ALA/ALD ($62,701 to $115,124)
Ref: 4560
With a PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will play a key role in the newly created research group. The appointee will have demonstrated expertise in GNSS or related fields, good knowledge and understanding of GNSS applications, computer programming and real-data handling skills and a demonstrated flair for research planning and implementation in a team environment.
PhD Scholarships x 4
Ref: 4561
Scholarships will be provided to qualified candidates, with related backgrounds, to undertake research aligned with the Group's strategic research directions, leading to their PhD degrees.
Please see www.curtin.edu.au/research/futurestudents/admission.cfm for entry eligibility criteria. Applicants can discuss their potential projects with Professor Peter Teunissen, P.Teunissen@curtin.edu.au. Accepted PhD candidates receive a scholarship (A$20,000 per annum tax-free), with the opportunity to earn extra by part-time tutoring.
Benefits and Remuneration
The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's Certified Agreements. An individual may negotiate an alternative salary arrangement under an Individual Transitional Employment Agreement (ITEA).
Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all essential criteria to be considered for the position. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Professor Peter Teunissen, on telephone +61 8 9266 3369 or via e-mail at P.Teunissen@curtin.edu.au
To submit an application, please go to our website www.jobs.curtin.edu.au and click on the Apply Now button Alternatively, post your application to:
Professor Peter Teunissen
Federation Fellow
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
PERTH WA 6845
Valuing Diversity and Affirmative Action
Applications are invited from women and men who share the University's values, ethics, international outlook, value diversity and have an informed respect for indigenous people.
Curtin University reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at anytime.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 27 April 2009.
