Research Fellow in Neuromorphic Maritime Vision

• Full-time, Fixed-term 2-year position at Academic Level B.
• Based at our scenic Penrith Campus.
• Salary: $123,327 – $145,625 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Develop neuromorphic vision systems for autonomous maritime sensing in complex, real-world environments.

The Opportunity
You will contribute to the Aqua Colliculus Autonomous Neuromorphic Sonobuoy Network research program, advancing maritime perception technologies for autonomous sensing systems. Your work will focus on designing and developing neuromorphic and low‑power vision approaches integrated with multi‑modal sensing to improve environmental awareness in complex maritime conditions.

You will design and deliver event-based and frame-based perception algorithms while building reproducible research pipelines and managing high-quality datasets. This includes structured experimentation, baseline modelling, and clear performance reporting aligned with research standards. You will also produce peer-reviewed publications and communicate findings to academic and industry audiences.

Working within the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems at the MARCS Institute, you will collaborate across disciplines including engineering, computer science, signal processing, and neuroscience. You will support the integration of sensing technologies into operational systems and contribute to field trials, ensuring research outcomes translate into practical applications.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver robust maritime perception algorithms aligned to project objectives.
• Produce high-quality research outputs including publications and datasets.
• Build reproducible pipelines with clear evaluation and reporting standards.
• Integrate sensing technologies into operational and field environments.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and research translation.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• PhD in Computer Vision, Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Australian citizen (required due to the nature of the research and project requirements).
• Experience with event cameras and/or vision systems in challenging environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, with Linux and Git experience.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks and model evaluation techniques.
• Demonstrated research track record with peer-reviewed publications.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Dr Ying Xu, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Auditory Neuromorphic Engineering via ying.xu@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1429O.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application. You must be an Australian citizen (required due to the nature of the research and project requirements).
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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About The International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS)
The International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) is a Centre within the MARCS  Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development.

The Centre is explicitly interdisciplinary, by combining electrical engineering, computer science, signal processing, and neuroscience. ICNS’s  focus is on developing Neuromorphic Engineering solutions to existing problems. The Centre has  strong international partnerships within the Neuromorphic engineering community.  Further  information is available from our website http://westernsydney.edu.au/icns.