Data Scientist

Job no:513796
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Level A

(Level A) $75,888 to $102,040 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time position available for 2 years.

Data scientist within the Primary Care and Health Services Research Group.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist with expertise in machine learning models, particularly in the areas of classification and predictive modelling.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applying data science techniques to electronic health records and developing innovative solutions for research on the diagnosis and management of health conditions.

To be successful you will need: 

• Bachelor degree and Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Stata, Python, SQL and/or R.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and deploying machine learning models of Classification and Predictive Modelling and Recommender Systems.
• Experience with relevant machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proven evidence of translating machine learning models into actionable insights.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 28th April 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Carla Bernardo
Research Fellow Discipline of General Practice, Adelaide Medical School
P: +61 (8) 83139187
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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