Research Fellow in 3D Computer Vision

**POSITION DESCRIPTION
**Position **Research Fellow in 3D Computer Vision***

**Position Number **4003A01** Level/ Classification **ACLEB

**Reports to **Associate Professor Hamid Laga***

**Division **Harry Butler Institute***

**College **Research and Innovation

**Position Purpose
Employed as a Research Fellow, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to carry out scholarly research
activities aimed at fulfilling the research goals of the ARC project that funds this position and to develop
professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline. The position is part of the research project
“Shape4D: Modelling and Exploring the Spatio-Temporal Deformation Patterns in the 3D Shape of
Biological Objects”, funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) through the Discovery scheme.

**About Murdoch University**

Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference, through education and research
endeavor, and remains one of the most inclusive universities in the country, providing students with quality
education and recognised academic standing within an engaging and caring environment. We are a
university for all, irrespective of background and social standing with a focus on social equity, self-direction
and freedom of thought and belief.

With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University helps people discover
how to make a difference. We are a young, innovative and enterprising university with more than 23,000
students and 1,700 staff across Perth, Singapore and Dubai. We are committed to high quality education,
innovative research, and strong community engagement both locally and internationally.

Our Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027 outlines an ambitious blueprint for development and
growth, with a focus on one purpose: to be a creative force for current and future generations.

We are clear about our two core goals: to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are sought after
by employers; and, to provide life changing solutions for the world’s big challenges through our outstanding
translational research and innovative practice.

**About the Work Area**

The Harry Butler Institute is one of the three Murdoch University institutes that bring together leading
researchers from across the University to deliver world class multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary translational
research that benefits government, industry and the community. The Harry Butler Institute brings together
all of the disciplines that contribute to the coexistence of business and biodiversity in order that society can
create maximum value for the community whilst simultaneously safeguarding the environment.

Position Description
Lecturer Level B

The primary objective of the Harry Butler Institute is to give expression and recognition to the legacy of Dr
Harry Butler in world-class science, education and environmental management ‘ you can have
conservation with development ’ (Harry Butler, 2015).

**Reporting Relationships
Pro Vice
Chancellor, Harry
Butler Institite

Associate

Professor

Information
Technology
***

Research Fellow

in 3D Computer

Vision
***

**Key Responsibilities / Duties
1. Conduct high-quality research, both independently and in collaboration with the project team, aimed
at fulfilling the goals of the project.

2. Publish the research findings in high impact research journals and conferences.
3. Supervise, as required, Honors, Masters, and/or PhD students.
4. Work closely and effectively with the members of the research team, including postgraduate research

students, in Perth, nationally and internationally, to achieve the project KPIs.
6. Participate in the University’s Contribution Development Review (CDR).
7. Undertake such other duties as determined by the project supervisor.

**Guiding Principles and Values / Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct**

The founding principles upon which Murdoch University was established continue unabated today. We
continue to be guided by the principles of:

- Equity and Social Justice
- Opportunity
- Sustainability
- Global Responsibility

These Murdoch principles come to life through our culture as evidenced by being an institution where the
following are clear:

- Integrity
- Respect and Diversity
- Purpose
- Excellence and Future-focus

Position Description
Research Fellow, Level B

All staff will comply with the University’s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and demonstrate a
commitment to its Equity, Diversity and Safety principles and the general capabilities of personal
effectiveness, working collaboratively and demonstrating a focus on results.

All Staff are to complete a Contribution Development Review Annually. Details of the University policies
on Development Review can be accessed here. A commencing Development Review should be completed
within 3 months of commencement.

**Selection Criteria
1. A PhD in an area relevant to the appointment (computer science, mathematics, electrical engineer