Data Scientist

• Full time fixed term role until 14th of March 2025

• Exciting opportunity to leverage data analysis knowledge and research experience to inform world class research at the University of Sydney

• Base Salary $108,557 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As a Data Scientist at the Sydney Informatics Hub (SIH), you will support research across all faculties of the University through a professional data science and AI consulting service model of project delivery. You will leverage your experience to apply, advise in the use of, develop and implement data science algorithms and machine learning methods, software tools and data engineering foundations to support research outcomes in science, engineering, health, architecture, law, business and the humanities and arts.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work in a dynamic and collaborative team reporting to the Data Science Group Lead

• provide data science support for research projects across the university, involving guidance on and and technical contributions to project design, data extraction and cleaning, modelling, visualization and reporting of results, including as part of academic manuscripts and grant applications

• manage the delivery of data science, analytics and AI projects

• support digital skills uplift in the university research communities, including by contributing to the delivery of SIH’s training program under the guidance of the Data Science Trainer

• work collaboratively with other parts of Sydney Informatics Hub to build and develop an engineering and entrepreneurial culture in the support of data science across the university

About you

• master’s degree or above in a quantitative discipline coupled with relevant experience; PhD preferred

• experience in the application of data science, statistical modelling, and machine learning technologies to a variety of complex data sets

• working knowledge of modern data-centric programming languages including Python/R and Unix, and data management and version control tools such as git

• demonstrated experience in eliciting user requirements through consultation and problem solving to design solutions that meet time constraints

• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills

• good entrepreneurial spirit, showing a willingness and enthusiasm to take SIH results to a wider community.

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tara Ritchie, Recruitment Operations by email to tara.ritchie@sydney.edu.au.

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