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Research Fellow - Centre for Social Impact

The University of Western Australia
Crawley, Perth, Australia
Data ScienceResearch FellowData PreparationPredictive ModelsMachine LearningStakeholder EngagementData AnalysisProgrammingStatistical SoftwareSocial Research
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Dates
  • Opening Date: 14-Oct-2024
  • Closing Date: 08-Nov-2024

Location
  • Crawley, Perth, Australia

Salary
  • Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 - $108,362 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

Responsibilities
  • Engage in data preparation, develop ETL pipelines, and analyse large datasets to uncover valuable insights for diverse audiences.
  • Deploy and maintain predictive models and machine learning algorithms while ensuring data privacy and accuracy.
  • Work with stakeholders and team members to deliver data-driven solutions and drive continuous improvement through innovation.

Requirements
  • Postgraduate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with honours.
  • Proven hands-on experience in data science, including data preparation, analysis, visualisation, and effective communication of results through reports and dashboards.
  • Strong skills in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, along with experience in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata) and the Microsoft ecosystem (Power BI, SharePoint).
  • Exceptional ability to analyse complex datasets and present findings clearly, tailored for industry and public audiences, coupled with strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Familiarity with social services data systems, involvement in social research projects, and a working knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments and web development (HTML, JavaScript) is highly advantageous.

Benefits
  • Flexible working options considered.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Notes
  • This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
  • Interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place during the week of 25 November 2024.