We have an exciting opportunity for an Astronomy Data Science and HPC Support to join a team that values and celebrates diversity.

This role will provide software and hardware support for astronomy-focused high-performance computing (HPC) and data science programs at Swinburne University. This includes supporting Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS), the Gravitational Wave Data Centre (GWDC), and the Oz STAR supercomputing environment. ADACS, supported by Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL), aims to enhance astronomers' scientific output through training, software services, and improved resource access.

It involves contributing to software and infrastructure projects, software engineering and testing, HPC system administration, research, and development. The appointee must collaborate with various teams, including Swinburne Information Technology Services and the astronomy research community. The position is based at Swinburne University, known for its expertise in supercomputing and astronomical research.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• In consultation with the national astronomy community, develop software and systems for use in astronomy and astrophysics research
• Design, develop and port astronomy software for use on national high performance computing facilities
• Assist in the effective delivery of Swinburne requirements within the Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) and Gravitational Wave Data Centre (GWDC) programs, ensuring that project milestones and reporting deadlines are met
• Provide support to the national astronomy community in general to encourage efficient use of the software and hardware resources available
• Work effectively with the support team at Swinburne and at other national facilities to deal with issues relating to the services provided.

For more information on this role, pleaser refer to the job description

Qualifications

• Masters and/or Ph D in astronomy or a closely related field and/or equivalent level of relevant experience or, a degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
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Applications Close: Monday 2nd of September at 5pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au or call Eve at +61 3 9214 3410 .

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact Deadly Careers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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