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<p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Call for Applications</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>ADACS Internship Program 2024</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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></p>
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<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next round of this internship program is now open for applications. We expect to have at least 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 (although a remote working arrangement or placement at another ADACS location is possible). 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-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We aim to provide the successful applicants with a realistic experience of working in a professional software development environment. In addition to the technical
experience to be gained from working on projects associated with first-class computational and visualisation facilities the applicants will work directly within an Agile project management framework.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ADACS operates a merit-based software and development service to the astronomy community with 5-6 projects typically designated for development each semester via
an independent Time Assignment Committee (TAC). These projects can vary in length from a few weeks to months and involve aspects ranging from GPU programming to web development. We envisage that the successful intern will work alongside experienced ADACS developers
on one or more of these projects during the internship. However, the scope of the internship need not be limited by these projects. Other opportunities will exist, such as to work directly on projects to enhance the OzSTAR high-performance computing (HPC)
environment and development of ADACS internal infrastructure to support delivery of our programs. There is also the potential to shape a project to meet the skillset and/or interests of the applicant.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Completed ADACS internships to date have included the following topics:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Large-scale Visualisation for ASKAP Data Cubes;</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Machine Learning for Text Mining and Analytics;</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Building a Job Monitor for Supercomputer Workflows; </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Designing a Django-based web portal for population synthesis modelling;
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GPU acceleration of the DiFX software correlator; </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Optimising a transient detection pipeline to perform at scale. </span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Relevant skills applicable to the internship are (but not limited to):</b></span></p>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">C/C++</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Python</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HTML5/JS/React.Js/Django</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Machine learning algorithms</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GPU programming</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience working with a linux operating system. </span></li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Moderate experience in one or more of these areas will be a plus.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>How to Apply?</b></span></p>
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<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Applications received up to and including Friday 1st March 2024 will be given full consideration. Please send your applications to
<a href="mailto:ahassan@swin.edu.au" id="OWA930487e2-32c2-595b-372a-9d670af0a63a" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="link" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
apply@adacs.org.au</a> making sure to include: </span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- a one-page cover letter outlining your strengths and suitability for the internship,
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">including any pointers on the type of experience you are hoping to gain</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">; </span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- a CV of maximum four-pages. </span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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, gender diverse and minority candidates.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Disclaimer:</b> 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 like.</span></p>
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<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ADACS is a collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology, Curtin University and Macquarie University. 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 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Best Regards,</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jarrod Hurley </span></p>
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