Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
The UTS Data Arena is a 360-degree interactive data visualisation facility that is recruiting for a Visualisation Developer to assist with our goal of changing the way we view and interact with data.
You will implement new data visualisation techniques, improve and maintain data visualisation pipelines for use in the Data Arena Virtual Machine, and provide technical support and training to Researchers whilst reporting to the Data Arena Technical Director.
This is a high performing computer graphics system driving six 3D-stereo video projectors that are edge-blended to create a seamless three-dimensional panorama. It's an exciting time to join UTS -you will work with a powerful, immersive facility that assists businesses, government, and researchers to simplify complex information, visually.
Main duties/responsibilities:
Implement, test, debug, and maintain production quality software
Peer-review code with other developers
Learn and improve the quality of the DA code base
Use git for Software Version Control
Create new & adapt existing data visualisation pipelines in cooperation with various DA Researchers
Work with domain experts, helping them to turn their data into a 3D geometric representation which provides insight and understanding
Skills/experience required:
Advanced understanding of 3D computer graphics, including OpenGL & shaders
Some prior knowledge of Data Visualisation Techniques
Demonstrated skills in computer graphics concepts & interactive techniques
Demonstrated ability to peer-review code with other developers & help build a productive team
Python and C/C++ programming skills in a Linux environment using X11 X-Windows & Qt
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts and develop a visual representation to support data analysis
Remuneration
Salary Range:$99,324 to $113,119 pa (HEW 8)
The university offers 9.5% superannuation. Employee benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This appointment will be made on afull time, fixed termbasis for a period of 12 months.
How To Apply
Prior to commencing your application forIRC122271please review the Position Description and the relevant selection criteria, which you are required to address in your submission in a separate document.
Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.
As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includesIRC122271
For specific enquiries about the role, please contact Ben Simons, Technical Director, UTS Data Arena at **********
Specific issues or questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at ********** or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.
Closing Date:Thursday 31st January 2018 1:59pm (AEST)
We are committed to diversity and social inclusion, evidenced by our WGEA Employer of Choice citation, Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from women (particularly for senior and non traditional roles), Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
