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Principal Researcher: Digital Optronics Platforms Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Title: Principal Researcher: Digital Optronics Platforms
Company: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Principal Researcher: Digital Optronics Platforms in the
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Principal Researcher: Digital Optronics Platforms
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Principal Researcher: Digital Optronics Platforms in the Optronic Sensor Systems (OSS) impact area within the Defence and Security cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to drive strategic direction for innovation in digital optronics research and applications, which focuses on development of digital platforms for computer vision and optronic system modeling and simulation (including AI and gaming) applications integrating over physics and system performance, algorithm development, sensor/systems integration, deployment, and test and evaluation (T&E). This position is based in Pretoria and will report to the Research Group Leader.
For more info about the impact area or cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/optronic-sensor-systems and https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security respectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, refine and implement digital platforms for new computer vision systems in real and virtual world applications in security and remote sensing, which could also include mining and manufacturing environments;
- Lead the analysis and implementation from physics, system architecture and end-user requirements to integrated solutions to create video surveillance/monitoring/intelligence in real-world and virtual-world user systems for deployment and evaluation;
- Develop end-user computer vision applications while integrating active and passive sensors, visual and non-visual spectrum, LIDAR sensors, optical and non-optical elements;
- Drive the conceptualization of superior solutions and differentiated products/systems including video analytics for human behavior analysis and gaming/AI for immersive training applications;
- Conduct research proactively on technologies to improve team and systems innovation, processes, and productivity;
- Strategically develop a computer vision research and applications program, including visualization and AI/Gaming to support doctoral and masters' students, journal publications, and international visibility;
- Lead and contribute to the development of new and adapted technologies for licencing, patenting and transfer to new and existing industries;
- Lead and facilitate the development of human capital resources through industry and university collaboration to ensure succession and skills planning;
- Lead and support engagements across public, private and international stakeholders;
- Formulate national and international research and development (R&D) strategies in collaboration with various partners;
- Serve on national and international research working groups/advisory boards/editorial boards;
- Provide thought leadership, drive business growth within the market, develop and maintain client relationships;
- Create international awareness and partnerships for CSIR digital optronics research capabilities;
- Create commercialisation opportunities for industry engagement locally and internationally;
- Source and manage large interdisciplinary projects / programmes;
- Attract sufficient funds for large teams of researchers and support staff;
- Write proposals and project definitions and research business plans;
- Lead and manage projects effectively that will produce the design, optimization and/or commercialisation of products.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
- A Master's degree in computer science, electronic/mechatronic/computer engineering, applied mathematics, physics or related fields with at least ten years' experience in the following:
- Research and development environment defining product application strategy, establishing client relationships, soliciting user requirements and delivering innovative solutions;
- Computer vision, sensors, electro-optics and infrared sensors systems, modelling and simulation (AI and gaming), integration and product development environment, with strong user system application development expertise.
- Must have experience in the following:
- The ability to integrate over many fields including hardware, software (AI and gaming), radiometry, electronics, mechanics, sensors, cameras, and computer vision.
- The ability to operate at user application level for deep understanding of user needs.
- Computer Vision and gaming/AI technology and product development expertise.
- Electro-optic system modelling and simulation expertise.
- Must have track record in the following:
- Development of video surveillance/monitoring/intelligence, optronic system modelling and simulation user application systems, including video analytics development.
- Developing research, development and innovation capabilities
- Product/solutions development
- Leadership, mentorship and guidance of team members
SA Citizenship is necessary, as a Security Clearance is required for this position.
What's in it for you?
The CSIR Offers
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
- Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
- We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant¿s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date, and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
