Defence Science and Technology (DST) (View other jobs from this organisation)
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High Performance Computing Data Visualisation Specialist
Executive Level 1 (S&T Level 5)
$100,946 - $113,866 (plus super)
Fishermans Bend, VIC
Defence Science and Technology (DST) is developing Computational and Data Science capabilities including new High Performance Computing (HPC) Centre to enable DST to remain at the forefront of defence research. DST’s HPC will provide world class computational and data systems for innovative advanced research, development, modelling, simulation and experimentation to optimise defence platform design and operational performance, force development and optimisation, and to solve difficult and complex real-world defence problems.
Position Description
DST is offering positions for passionate, innovative computing professionals interested in joining it on the journey to create and provide computational and data science capabilities in support of Australia’s sovereign defence and research interests. The key research domains in DST to which HPC will be applied include aerospace, cyber and electronic warfare, joint operations analysis, land, maritime, national security and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and weapons and combat systems.
Data visualisation is critical to the understanding and communication of science, particularly in an HPC environment.
The High Performance Computing Data Visualisation Specialist will be an expert in visualisation, bringing a depth of insight and creativity to extracting the most out of HPC generated data. They will work directly with DST scientists in the presentation and understanding of their own data through the application of specialised knowledge, including the use of advanced software tools and algorithms They will develop educational and information resources to guide the DST research community in the visualisation of scientific data; the incumbent will also contribute to the development of tools for viewing and interacting with novel Defence datasets.
The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of scientific or commercial visualisation services in a big data and/or HPC environment. The incumbent will maintain professional networks across the visualisation landscape, with a view to enhancing Defence’s capability edge.
Key Responsibilities
The HPC Data Visualisation Specialist will provide oversight to their domain of expertise, with the following key responsibilities:
Application Closing Date: Thursday 29th November 2018.
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DST/03930/18 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers