Executive Level 1 (Research Scientist)
$48,749 - $65,495
Position Number: 00341223 DSTO
Air Operations Division
Fishermans Bend, Melbourne

WORK DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct research in areas relevant to human-in-the-loop simulation such as Advanced Distributed Simulation, Computer Generated Forces, Synthetic Environments, low cost simulation, simulation effectiveness and visual databases.

PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATIONS: A Degree of Doctor of Philosophy of an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which in the opinion of the Secretary is appropriate to the duties of the office, or other comparable qualifications and the Secretary is satisfied that the scientist possesses, scientific research ability, scientific leadership, achievement orientation, adaptability/flexibility skills and human relations skills.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in one or more of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Physics or the other Physical Sciences, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering.

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and understanding of research methods and scientific or engineering principles in areas relevant to human-in-the-loop simulation research. Knowledge of at least one modern computer programming language such as C and C++.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Scientific research ability including the ability to recognise the existence and nature of a research issue and to evaluate the issue either in relation to science generally or in relation to the needs of defence or industry. The ability to contribute to the development of research objectives and implement appropriate strategies within a research project. Ability with object oriented computer program analysis, design and implementation.

To obtain information packs and application details see the website at: www.dsto.defence.gov.au at careers, or contact Mr John Borg, ph. (03) 9282 7308,
email john.borg@defence.gov.au

Send applications to: Manager - Recruitment, Workforce Initiatives, PO Box 2288U, MELBOURNE VIC 3001

Closing date 18 October 2001
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