Research Associate / Fellow, Quantum Optimisation

Three-year fixed term, full time position

• 94.407 - $110,442 (ALA.5 - ALB.1) per annum, plus 17% superannuation
• Bentley based (Perth, Western Australia)
• Job Reference
• 823655
• Your new team

The Curtin Centre for Optimisation and Decision Science works with industry and government to develop new optimisation technology for solving complex modelling and decision problems. The Centre was established in January 2022 and currently includes 19 full-time staff whose expertise spans operations research, process control, computational modelling, and data science. The Centre has major projects with various organisations in the mining, energy, and defence sectors. Current research areas include maintenance planning and scheduling, optimising chemical processes, and drill and blast optimisation in mining. A new area of focus is developing quantum algorithms to solve difficult optimisation problems.

An exciting opportunity exists for a postdoctoral researcher to join our Centre on a three-year appointment, with the possibility of extension.

The primary purpose of this role is to work with the Centre director, other Centre staff, and industry partners to develop and drive a collaborative inter-disciplinary research program in quantum optimisation.

You will be provided with career development and mentoring opportunities as part of a young, dynamic group in optimisation. Come join us and help build an exciting future for the Curtin Centre for Optimisation and Decision Science.

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

At Curtin University, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment in which all people feel respected, valued and safe. Curtin is dedicated to promoting gender equity and inclusivity in all areas. We are proud of our achievements to date and recognise that there is that there is more to do to improve employment outcomes for women, particularly in STEMM disciplines.

As an Athena SWAN accredited institution, we celebrate diversity and actively work to advance the representation of women in STEMM areas and empower individuals so they can thrive in their careers through a range of supportive initiatives, including leadership training, mentorship for early career progression and promotion, networking opportunities, and other professional development resources.

Additionally, we offer staff a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including but not limited to :