Data Scientist, Innovation Pathways, FaBA
Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R-43249
Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator’s (FaBA) Innovation Pathways Program: Based in the UQ Business School
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated
Base salary will be in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Innovation Pathways Lead and Lead Data Scientist to deliver innovative, high quality and time-driven results. The Data Scientist will be responsible for sourcing and analysing data, generating business insights, creating value and driving evidence-based decisions. These are key activities for the program in order to support the participating companies engaging with FaBA Innovation Pathways.
The Data Scientist will report to Professor Janet McColl-Kennedy and will support the data science work led by the Lead Data Scientist. The position will be based at St Lucia in the Business School.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer, prototype, validate and deploy statistical, machine learning models and analytic solutions to solve challenging problems using both R and Python.
- Develop and conduct complex statistical analysis plans for research studies, including the application of statistical analysis techniques such as regression, text mining, topic modelling, sentiment analysis, and choice modelling.
- Build comprehensive data repositories through the integration of individual data sets which include both primary and secondary data.
- Engineer raw data into analysis-ready format and deploy statistical and machine learning models in the cloud to support visualisations and investigations.
- Manage complex large-scale datasets, ensuring best-practice data governance and fulfilment of ethical obligations.
- Develop and deploy data visualisation tools and dashboard solutions, ensuring high standards of user/customer experience.
- Provide statistical consulting, identify data needs and work with stakeholders to identify requirements for customer insights, innovation and commercialisation.
- Contribute to project publications including reports, scholarly and industry manuscripts and presentations.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
About You
A PhD or masters qualification preferably in Data Science (or a combination of statistics and computer science), or Business, Management, and Marketing.
Experience and knowledge of data science approaches to drive evidence-based business decision making.
Experience and proficiency in collecting, investigating, manipulating and analysing complex datasets using R and Python programming languages, as well as visualisation tools such as Shiny dashboards and Plotly.
Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning techniques, including natural language processing, predictive modelling, and multivariate analysis.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, and execute a diverse program of work, effectively managing projects and tasks.
Experience conducting research with large-scale primary and secondary datasets, contributing to industry or academic insights.
Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, papers, and submissions for industry, government, and academic audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, consult, and negotiate across different levels and disciplines.
Desirable
Experience in the food and beverage sector would be an advantage.
Experience working in a university or research environment would be an advantage.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Relocating from interstate? We will support you with a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Janet McColl-Kennedy (j.mccoll-kennedy@business.uq.edu.au). For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
- Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43249).
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