Research Associate - UNSW Defence-funded project

Job Details Title: Research Associate – UNSW Defence‑funded project Job no: 539631 Work type: Full Time Location: Sydney, NSW (Kensington, Sydney, Australia) Contract: Fixed‑term, 9 months Salary: $91,381 – $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation (Level A) Overview The Research Associate will work on a Defence‑funded project to develop LLM‑agent‑driven tools that reconstruct network topology, services, and administrator intent from partial information during crises, enabling rapid situational awareness across diverse, multi‑vendor environments. The role reports to Professor Salil Kanhere, Dr Rahat Masood and A/Prof. Gustavo Batista. Only citizens of Australia, the Five Eyes Countries (New Zealand, Canada, the USA, and the UK), and NATO member countries will be considered. Responsibilities Develop LLM‑agent‑driven tools for reconstructing network topology, services, and administrator intent. Perform research on computer networking, network protocols, routing protocols, network management and network performance measurement. Use networking tools, simulators and machine learning techniques to support tool development. Conduct independent research projects with limited supervision. Publish findings in top‑rated journals and conferences. Qualifications & Experience PhD (or soon to be awarded) in computer science, electrical engineering or related area. Demonstrated experience in computer networking and artificial intelligence. Experience with networking tools and simulators. Good understanding and experience with machine learning and Large Language Models (LLMs). Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision. Demonstrated track record of publications in top‑rated journals and conferences. Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders, external clients and students. Ability to supervise undergraduate students or equivalent experience in supervising junior staff in related projects. Pre‑Employment Checks National and International Criminal history checks. Entitlement to work and ID checks. Working With Children Checks. Completion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration. Verification of relevant qualifications and professional membership. Employment history and reference checks. Financial responsibility assessments/checks. Medical Checks and Assessments. Eligibility Must hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available. Equal Opportunity Statement UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNSW