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Research Fellow Position

We have a new opening for the following research position.

Job Title: Research Fellow

Position Title: Research Fellow – GNSS Positioning and Navigation

Tenure: 2 years fixed-term, full-time (with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding)

Salary Range: Curtin University Salary Scale, level ALA6 depending on qualifications (ALA6 is currently $101,369 per annum incremented annually + 17% Superannuation – for retirement support or when leaving Australia-  with 4 weeks of paid leave per annum, also see below).

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Description: Curtin University is offering a Research Fellow position in the area of GNSS Positioning and Navigation.

  • As a Research Fellow, you will contribute to the Australian Research Council (ARC) funded research project titled “Next-generation Navigation by Mega-constellations LEO Satellites”.
  • You will work with a team of energetic Geomatics researchers in cutting-edge research related to GNSS and other positioning and navigation sensors.
  • You will participate in research activities including algorithm development, data collection and processing, analysis of results, publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals, and conference presentations.

To be successful, a PhD in Geodesy/Space or a closely related scientific/engineering field is essential. Practical and theoretical knowledge of precise GNSS satellite-based positioning theory, applications, data processing and analysis is required and experience in positioning using LEO satellites is desirable. You should also have an emerging track record of self-motivated progress in academic research. Your demonstrated expertise in programming in Matlab and one of Python or C++ languages, and technical writing is required.

Benefits and Remuneration:   The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within Curtin University’s Enterprise Agreements; as are the employee benefits which include employer superannuation contribution at the rate of the current Government Superannuation Guarantee amount up to 17 percent, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging and wellness programs, flexible and family-friendly work practices.

For more details, to discuss this role and to submit an application please contact the project leader:

Prof Ahmed El-Mowafy at a.el-mowafy@curtin.edu.au

The position can be filled as soon as possible.

Synopsis of the project you will work on:

This research project explores and develops innovative positioning methods using signals of opportunity (SOP) and navigation signals from new LEO mega-constellations to address GNSS positioning outages in critical applications. The proposed research will create holistic, computationally efficient positioning methods that consider the unique characteristics and specific errors of LEO opportunistic measurements. It will analyze new LEO satellite signals and develop new stochastic and error models. Additionally, methods for estimating and predicting the non-atomic clocks of LEO satellites will be proposed. The project will also investigate the benefits of LEO signals for GNSS in detecting spoofing and reducing the convergence time of precise point positioning (PPP).

Open PhD positions

🌟PhD Opportunity in our group! 🌟

We have a fully-funded RTP project available for a passionate and dedicated PhD student. This is your chance to be part of ground breaking work in Global Navigation Satellite Systems and contribute to innovative research in positioning, navigation, and timing.

📧 Interested? Reach out to the project lead, Prof. Ahmed El-Mowafy, at a.el-mowafy@curtin.edu.au.

🔗 More details: https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=7221

We have an opening for two PhD positions with a full scholarship ($AU 33,200 per annum (tax-free) + tuition fees offset (waiver)) in the Satellite Positioning and Navigation Group (GNSS-SPAN), Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

The research topic is LEO-PNT (positioning and navigation using Low Earth Orbit satellite observations).

Candidates should have a good background in GNSS, its data processing and analysis, and estimation theory with good mathematical and programming skills and be able to satisfy the English language requirements (e.g. 6.5 IELTS academic). Knowledge of LEO systems is desirable but not a must.

If you are interested, please contact the project leader at:
a.el-mowafy@curtin.edu.au

General requirements for the PhD positions

  • See https://study.curtin.edu.au/higher-degree-by-research/ for the rules for entry eligibility criteria
  • Ability to work independently and to tight deadlines and timeframes
  • Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • A commitment to maintain a high standard of professional work

Salary and benefits:

Accepted PhD candidates receive a shift in fees (will not pay for enrollment) and a scholarship based on the Research Training Program (RTP) law, with the opportunity to earn extra by part-time tutoring.

Further information:

Applicants can discuss their potential projects with Professor Ahmed El-Mowafy (a.el-mowafy@curtin.edu.au)

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