About Us:
Cogninet Australia specialises in AI solutions for the education, healthcare, and government sectors, with expertise in training management and development in Australia's education industry. Founded in 2011 by experienced AI professionals, Cogninet Australia offers solutions such as educational analysis, medical informatics, and government services to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
Position Overview:
The Research Associate at Cogninet Australia Pty Ltd will independently manage AI-driven research projects in education, healthcare, and government sectors, ensuring the accuracy and ethical execution of research activities. The role involves data analysis, collaboration with national and international researchers, and supporting funding applications, with a strong emphasis on project management and AI research partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Working independently to manage the ongoing delivery of AI-driven research projects in education, healthcare, and government sectors.
Utilise the research-specific IT systems and applications to assist with research and analysis, including data modelling, data mining, etc.
Source and analyse data and provide findings to assist in the achievement of research project outcomes.
Foster awareness of industry partners and participate in opportunities for AI research partnerships.
Support the completion of funded AI research projects, including data collection, analysis, interviewing, transcription, literature review, and related activities, ensuring accuracy and ethical research practices.
Assist and potentially lead in applications for external competitive funding for AI research and creative activities.
Collaborate with national and international researchers on AI projects.
Design and maintain databases to store information on research performance, perform data cleansing, manipulate data and provide reports assisting in analysing the data, including undertaking statistical analysis tasks.
Monitors progress of research projects and coordinates information between departmental sections.
Line managing research staff and other team members, as required.
Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.
Qualifications and experience:
A doctoral qualification from an Australian university with a developing academic research and publication record.
Current experience in research supervision.
Demonstrated experience conducting research tasks -editing, literature reviews and transcription and preparing research reports
Proficiency in statistical data analytics techniques and knowledge of statistical software are musts.
Experience in writing grant applications and successfully publishing research in academic journals.
Management experience in higher education demonstrated leadership capacity and the ability to work effectively to build team cohesion.
Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in research.
Experience in managing large datasets.
Experience in recommender systems.
Knowledge of ethical guidelines and practices in research.
Skills
The position requires high-level planning and analytical skills, strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary, including:
Liaising at all levels using interpersonal communication, consultation, and negotiation skills.
Strong report-writing and presentation skills and the ability to facilitate research and supervision training and industry engagement.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced research environment.
Proficiency in using research software and tools for data analysis and visualization.
Special requirements
This position requires the incumbent to travel domestically and/or internationally to undertake duties and/or attend conferences events and to represent Cogninet.
What you can get in return:
A great remuneration package.
Great potential that will allow you to strengthen your professionalism and career path.
Opportunity to learn, develop and step up to higher roles.
A supportive team and workplace.
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$85,000.00 to $100,000.00+ Superannuation
Schedule:
Flexible
Cogninet Australia specialises in AI solutions for the education, healthcare, and government sectors, with expertise in training management and development in Australia's education industry. Founded in 2011 by experienced AI professionals, Cogninet Australia offers solutions such as educational analysis, medical informatics, and government services to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
Position Overview:
The Research Associate at Cogninet Australia Pty Ltd will independently manage AI-driven research projects in education, healthcare, and government sectors, ensuring the accuracy and ethical execution of research activities. The role involves data analysis, collaboration with national and international researchers, and supporting funding applications, with a strong emphasis on project management and AI research partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Working independently to manage the ongoing delivery of AI-driven research projects in education, healthcare, and government sectors.
Utilise the research-specific IT systems and applications to assist with research and analysis, including data modelling, data mining, etc.
Source and analyse data and provide findings to assist in the achievement of research project outcomes.
Foster awareness of industry partners and participate in opportunities for AI research partnerships.
Support the completion of funded AI research projects, including data collection, analysis, interviewing, transcription, literature review, and related activities, ensuring accuracy and ethical research practices.
Assist and potentially lead in applications for external competitive funding for AI research and creative activities.
Collaborate with national and international researchers on AI projects.
Design and maintain databases to store information on research performance, perform data cleansing, manipulate data and provide reports assisting in analysing the data, including undertaking statistical analysis tasks.
Monitors progress of research projects and coordinates information between departmental sections.
Line managing research staff and other team members, as required.
Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.
Qualifications and experience:
A doctoral qualification from an Australian university with a developing academic research and publication record.
Current experience in research supervision.
Demonstrated experience conducting research tasks -editing, literature reviews and transcription and preparing research reports
Proficiency in statistical data analytics techniques and knowledge of statistical software are musts.
Experience in writing grant applications and successfully publishing research in academic journals.
Management experience in higher education demonstrated leadership capacity and the ability to work effectively to build team cohesion.
Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in research.
Experience in managing large datasets.
Experience in recommender systems.
Knowledge of ethical guidelines and practices in research.
Skills
The position requires high-level planning and analytical skills, strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary, including:
Liaising at all levels using interpersonal communication, consultation, and negotiation skills.
Strong report-writing and presentation skills and the ability to facilitate research and supervision training and industry engagement.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced research environment.
Proficiency in using research software and tools for data analysis and visualization.
Special requirements
This position requires the incumbent to travel domestically and/or internationally to undertake duties and/or attend conferences events and to represent Cogninet.
What you can get in return:
A great remuneration package.
Great potential that will allow you to strengthen your professionalism and career path.
Opportunity to learn, develop and step up to higher roles.
A supportive team and workplace.
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$85,000.00 to $100,000.00+ Superannuation
Schedule:
Flexible
