Research Data Engineer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and Cybersecurity projects that have real-world impact
• Be part of a diverse team of experts, and engage with regional and global communities
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment that supports professional development

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years)
• Level 8 - $110,629 to $125,223 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• CSU Campus preferred (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact in AI and Cybersecurity? Join our innovative team at the AI and Cyber Futures Institute (AICF) as a Research Data Engineer. In this exciting role, you’ll dive into large volumes of data from various sources, ensuring top-notch quality and rigour in all data analytics and data science functions. You’ll create high-quality, curated data assets for downstream teams’ self-service analytics and become the go-to expert for all data-related queries, seamlessly blending the roles of Information Analyst and Data Engineer.

This is your chance to work on groundbreaking AI and Cybersecurity projects that make a real-world difference. You’ll enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, balancing practical data engineering tasks with academic research. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts, contribute to innovative solutions, and engage with regional and global communities. This role supports your professional growth through exposure to various disciplines and the opportunity to lead grant proposals and industry-funded projects.

Whilst academic qualifications and research experience are also very valuable, industry experience provides a practical edge that can significantly enhance performance in this role. If you’re ready to tackle challenging projects and make a significant contribution to AI and Cybersecurity, we want to hear from you!

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, or Julia
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with machine learning, statistical models, and big data technologies
• Open-mindedness and a growth mindset, eager to tackle challenging projects and continuously learn.
• Experience in interdisciplinary or research environments, and familiarity with AWS or other cloud providers

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment.

To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation and spent at least one year in your current position. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for an internal secondment opportunity.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Nathan Damaj | Research Data Architect | ndamaj@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11 pm, 19 March 2025