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Scientific Officer Frog Bioacoustics and Machine LearningJob closing date:10 am, Tuesday 14 April2026Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspiredebateand drive change About theProjectThe Australian Museum has recently receivedgrantfunding forscientific work supporting the Curator of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Biology and theFrogIDteam in advancing machine learning techniques in species identification frombioacousticdata.We are looking for a fixed term scientific officer to join the project team.About the Role The Scientific Officer(Frog Bioacoustics and Machine Learning)isa crucial role that sits within the Herpetology andtheFrogIDteam.The role will supportscientific research using machine learning toidentifyfrog species, analyse ecological patterns and generate scientific insights from audio of calling frogs from theFrogIDproject,building on the Australian Museum Science Strategy.The role will involve scientific analyses of audio recordings from theFrogIDproject using machine learningmethodologies,researchdesign, scientific analysis, data preparation and annotation workflows, machine learning model development and evaluation, model monitoring, reporting, and scientific publication.Employment Status:ScientificOfficer 1/2Fixed term,up to March 2027Full time 35hours per weekClick on the following links to begin the journey to find your new career at the AM Role DescriptionAM Candidate Pack You will be paid a totalremunerationpackage of $85,951- $132,759, including an annual salary of $75,728 - $116,969, plus employers contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.Knowledge & ExperienceDemonstrated ability to analyse and interpretbioacousticdata.Proven ability to prepare scientific publications and to present research to wide audiences.Competence in programming languages such as Python,MATLABor R, with experience applying modern machine learning and signal processing frameworks (e.g.PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).Strong and up-to-date understanding of machine learning concepts relevant to bioacoustics.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary research environments and adapting technical solutions to science-driven research questions.Essential requirementsPostgraduate degree in Biological or Mathematical Sciences or Engineering or equivalent experience and strong background relevant to the Museumsresearch prioritiesAbout The Australian Museum The Australian Museum is trulya great placeto work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strongadvocate for First Nations culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections,exhibitionsand education programs. Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued,acceptedand supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also reporta high levelof job satisfaction. The AM islocatedon the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land,skyand waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present. Check out our current exhibitions and eventshere. Benefits Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs. How to apply Applicants mustsubmit(ifsubmittedas attachment, please upload as PDF):A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role descriptions essential requirements, keyknowledgeand experience.Resume As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.Please outline your experience in applying machine learning techniques, including programming languages used (300 words maximum)Please detail the primary challenges of leveraging machine learning toidentifythe species of animal calling from audio files (300 words maximum)For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go toI Work for NSW. The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so. Contact person:Dr Jodi Rowley,Curator, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Biology, ator 0417 489 962Inclusive and welcoming The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract andretainthe right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued,acceptedand supported to thrive at work. This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we doon a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.