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Senior Applied Scientist

Senior Applied Scientist

Consunet Pty Ltd.City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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If you have any questions, please contact our office directly via phone or email.

Grow with us

Senior Applied Scientist

  • Rapidly growing 130+ person Australian owned, multiple roles
  • Attractive salary package, flexible working hours

Role

Are you interested in understanding and countering influence through social and formal networks leveraging human-AI collaboration and integration. Then join us with shaping and growing our information warfare research and development portfolio.

What You'll Do

The Senior Applied Scientist position sits within the Innovation portfolio, where cross-disciplinary teams of data and computer-scientists, engineers and strategists work together to research, design, build and support projects and services across the Spectrum Management, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Information Warfare (IW) domains.

What You'll Bring

You are an active researcher in a relevant discipline (behavioural science, applied mathematics or data science, for example) with a social science focus, and are passionate about developing and applying leading edge theory and technology to real-world problems in the national interest. You prefer to work collaboratively in cross disciplinary teams to achieve complex objectives.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

Science : Contribute to the organisation’s research goals by leading and conducting research into approaches for :

  • Cognitive behavioural modelling and computational psychology to simulate human-decision making and human-AI teaming.
  • Improve workflow integration; and more broadly, identifying information / influence campaigns.
  • Forecasting the reach and impact of such campaigns, understanding effects in the human / social context, and exploring ways of countering influence campaigns Leadership.
  • Lead research initiatives and provide motivation and inspiration to other staff members.
  • Lead and participate in team meetings and activities and work reviews to deliver overall benefit to team goals.
  • Lead and collaborate in reviews of work with others. Participate in reviews of, and identify and report issues and risks associated with, own work as appropriate.

    • Engagement

  • Establish strategic and working relationships within the company and with external organisations.
  • Set up and foster research collaboration initiatives, including proposals for external funding, across research institutions and across disciplines.
  • Engage with clients and end-users to shape concepts and conduct user evaluations.

    • Communication

  • Communicate fluently, orally and in writing
  • Present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences

    • Teamwork

  • The ability to work effectively with others to foster the exchange of ideas and leverage diverse expertise.

    • Motivation

  • A strong desire to learn and understand new concepts, technologies, and methods.

    • Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field (essential).

    PhD in related field is desirable.

  • Join a sovereign Australian enterprise driving innovation to protect national interests, offering meaningful work, career growth, and a supportive, flexible environment.
  • Consunet is headquartered in the Adelaide CBD with operations in Adelaide, Edinburgh (SA) and Canberra.
  • We encourage applications from veterans and reservists—your experience is valued here. We support veterans through recruitment, flexible work, reservist leave, a Veterans Policy, dedicated points of contact internally, and an EAP specialising in defence. We invite veterans to voluntarily disclose their prior military service.
  • We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • People of all genders, cultures, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  • Consunet offers flexible work and an inclusive environment to support our people to thrive, with an EAP service which has specialist defence experience to support wellbeing.

    • Security Clearance

    Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and be eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility requirements can be found at www.defence.gov.au / security / clearances .

    Benefits working for Consunet :

  • A workplace that believes in innovation, quality, and a work-life balance
  • Flexible, inclusive and friendly work environment
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Salary packaging options
  • Study Loan Scheme
  • Career and skills progression through training and development to team members
  • Access to cutting-edge technology, research, and agile project management practices
  • Mentoring and support from our experienced team members

    • Please send your covering letter summarising your experience and current resume to recruitment@consunet.com.au , noting in the subject line : Consunet - Senior Applied Scientist

    About Consunet

    Consunet is headquartered in the Adelaide CBD with operations in Adelaide, Edinburgh (SA) and Canberra. We focus on the design, development, deployment and support of high-assurance software solutions – trusted software and systems that do exactly what they are supposed to, when and where they are supposed to do it, and with the cyber and security safeguards needed to protect it. We collaboratively work with customers to understand and solve complex problems, and to develop world-leading solutions that deliver enduring benefits.

    As a 100% Australian-owned and operated corporation, Consunet strives to be the country’s leading cyber and spectrum security solution developer, and trusted industry partner to the Australian Defence and cyber security communities. A strong research and development and collaboration emphasis underpins our culture of innovation and excellence. We lead with vision to deliver trusted and sustainable outcomes for discerning and astute customers.

    Are you seeking a challenging career with an Australian technology leader?

    Consunet is a dynamic company on a rapid growth path. We are actively searching for suitably skilled Australians to join our team of trusted professionals.

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