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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site
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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site
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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site
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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site
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Develop dynamic risk and optimisation models to improve maintenance planning and asset reliability in industrial and energy sectors. Collaborate with researchers and industry partners to deliver data-driven solutions for risk-informed decision-making.
Requires a recent PhD in computer science, engineering, AI, machine learning, or a related field. Must have experience with Python and Mixed Integer Linear Programming or similar optimisation methods.
Contribute to the development of dynamic risk and optimisation models that improve maintenance planning and asset reliability in industrial and energy sectors. Collaborate with researchers and industry partners to deliver practical, data-driven solutions for reliability and risk-informed decision-making.
At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.
We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.
Work that matters
This role contributes to the Future Energy Exports CRC project within the Industrial AI Research Centre by advancing risk-informed approaches to maintenance planning in industrial facilities. Your work will support the development of dynamic risk models and optimisation methods that improve asset reliability, particularly in environments with limited data.
You will help deliver scalable, practical solutions that enhance maintenance decision-making and reliability outcomes across large industrial organisations, including energy producers.
Curious to learn more? Explore the position description/selection criteria above to discover more about this opportunity.
The team
This role sits within a collaborative research team of the Industrial AI Research Centre working on the Future Energy Exports CRC project, focused on reliability engineering and risk optimisation. The team develops and applies dynamic risk models, integrating operational reliability data with maintenance planning processes.
Working closely with academic colleagues and industry partners, the team focuses on extending optimisation approaches, addressing data limitations, and implementing prototype solutions for piloting in real-world industrial environments.
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Our people
Contribute to the development of dynamic risk and optimisation models that improve maintenance planning and asset reliability in industrial and energy sectors. Collaborate with researchers and industry partners to deliver practical, data-driven solutions for reliability and risk-informed decision-making.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex challenges and working across both research and industry environments. You will engage with a variety of stakeholders and contribute to meaningful, applied outcomes.
Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.
Experience
To thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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