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<b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:14.0pt">Call for Applications</span></b></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:14.0pt">ADACS Internship Program 2020</span></b></p>
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<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) is an initiative by Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) aiming to provide astronomy-focused training,
support and expertise to allow Australian astronomers to maximise the scientific return from their data and computing infrastructure. A principal component of this initiative is to empower the astronomy community to harness the potential of the next generation
telescopes and astronomy simulations. Internships and hands-on experience are essential parts of our training services. They aim to give users with an intermediate to advanced level of computing expertise the hands-on experience required to progress their
skills further or seek alternative career paths (if they choose to do so). </span>
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<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">The
<span>next </span>round of this internship program is now open for applications. We expect to have up to two successful applicants in this round. These applicants will work on a project for up to three months and will be based at the ADACS Swinburne node in
Melbourne. ADACS will provide a weekly stipend at a rate similar to that of a PhD scholarship. Additional support for applicants who do not reside in Melbourne can be considered. </span></p>
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<span style="font-variant-ligatures:no-common-ligatures; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">We aim to provide the successful applicants with a realistic experience of </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">working
in a professional software development environment. In addition to the</span></p>
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<span style="font-variant-ligatures:no-common-ligatures; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">technical experience to be gained from working on projects associated with </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">first-class
computational and visualisation facilities the applicants will </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">work directly within an Agile project management framework.</span></p>
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<span style="font-variant-ligatures:no-common-ligatures; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">ADACS operates a merit-based software and development service to the astronomy </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">community
with 3-4 projects typically designated for development each </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">semester via an independent Time Assignment Committee (TAC). These projects </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">can
vary in length from a few weeks to months and involve aspects ranging </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">from GPU programming to web development. We envisage that the successful intern </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">will
work alongside experienced ADACS developers on one or more of these projects </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">during the internship. However, the scope of the internship need not be limited </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">by
these projects.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">Other opportunities will exist, such as to work directly </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">on projects to enhance the OzSTAR high-performance
computing (HPC) environment and development of ADACS internal infrastructure to support delivery of our programs. </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">There is also the potential to shape a project to meet the skillset </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">and/or
interests of the applicant.</span></p>
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<span style="font-variant-ligatures:no-common-ligatures; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">Completed ADACS internships to date have included the following topics:</span></p>
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<span style="font-variant-ligatures:no-common-ligatures; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">- Large-scale Visualisation for ASKAP Data Cubes;</span></p>
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<span style="font-variant-ligatures:no-common-ligatures; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">- Machine Learning for Text Mining and Analytics;</span></p>
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<span style="font-variant-ligatures:no-common-ligatures; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">- Building a Job Monitor for Supercomputer Workflows.</span></p>
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<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">Relevant skills applicable to the internship are (but not limited to):</span></b></p>
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<li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">C/C++</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">Python</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:14.6667px">HTML5/JS/React.Js/Django</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:14.6667px">Machine learning algorithms</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:14.6667px">GPU programming</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0cm"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">Experience working with a linux operating system. </span></li></ul>
<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt">Moderate experience in one or more of these areas will be a plus.</span></p>
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<span style="font-variant-ligatures:no-common-ligatures; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">However, there is no expectation that you will be an expert in any or all of these areas.</span></p>
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<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">Applications are due by 5 PM AEST Thursday 26th March 2020. Please send your applications to
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:ahassan@swin.edu.au" id="LPlnk989323" style=""><span lang="EN-AU">jhurley@swin.edu.au</span></a></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt"> making sure to include: </span></p>
<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">- a one-page cover letter
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">outlining your strengths </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">and suitability for the internship, </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">including any pointers on the
type of experience you are hoping to gain</span><span style="font-size:11pt">; </span></p>
<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">- a CV of maximum four-pages. </span></p>
<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">Please do contact ADACS (using the email address given above) if you have any queries about the program prior to making an application. </span></p>
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<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">ADACS encourages applications from all astronomy PhD students based at publicly-funded Australian institutions. ADACS has a strong commitment
to equity and diversity. We encourage applications from female and minority candidates.
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<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">Disclaimer:</span></b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt"> The nationality of the candidate and their work/student rights in Australia
may impact our ability to accept some applications. Please contact the local HDR team of your university to check if you can accept such an internship opportunity or not. Please feel free to contact us and get our team involved as early as you want.</span></p>
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<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt">ADACS is a collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology, Curtin University, and the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre. It is funded under
the Astronomy National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Program via Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL).</span></p>
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<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: black;">Best Regards,</span></p>
<p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><span style="font-size:14.6667px">Jarrod Hurley </span></font></p>
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