Research Platform Engineering Fellow (software Engineering)

Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) / University of Queensland

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,698.91 - $111,431.10; bonus/equity: not ...
Phd in computer science or related field
Containerisation with docker or apptainer
Linux systems and research cloud experience
This role involves developing sciget.org, a digital research platform that supports scientific analysis at scale across imaging and biology domains

Job Summary

  • This role involves developing sciget.org, a digital research platform that supports scientific analysis at scale across imaging and biology domains.
  • The position requires close collaboration with researchers to understand workflows and ensure platform decisions are driven by real analysis needs.
  • Candidates will build an emerging research profile through methods publications, open-source contributions, and infrastructure design referenced in peer-reviewed work.

Matching Summary

This role involves developing sciget.org, a digital research platform that supports scientific analysis at scale across imaging and biology domains.

Salary

Base: $83,698.91 - $111,431.10; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation plus university staff benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Containerisation with Docker or Apptainer
  • Linux systems and research cloud experience
  • Reproducible computational environment design
  • Open-source contribution track record

Nice-to-have

  • Platform security and supply chain hardening
  • Experience with ARDC Nectar cloud infrastructure
  • Methods publication or technical output record
  • Ability to translate scientific workflows to platform features

Key Requirements

  • Completion or near completion of PhD in CS, SE, or Computational Science
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Strong software engineering practice with automated testing

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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