DM: JOB: Analysis of Large and Complex Datasets

[David R. Lovell]

(Apologies for cross posting)


CSIRO Mathematical & Information Sciences

Research Scientist
Analysis of Large and Complex Datasets
Canberra or Sydney
*$52K - 70K + Superannuation

We wish to appoint a Research Scientist to join a highly successful consulting and research team involved in statistical datamining and the analysis of large and complex datasets, with a particular emphasis on the areas of health services research and financial risk management.

This team consists of Statisticians and Computer Scientists situated in Canberra and Sydney. The team has a strong focus on solving industry problems, and using real world problems to motivate high quality research. The project has a close working relationship with academics in Australia and overseas, and has developed strong strategic alliances with key industries. The group forms a key part of the Datamining Program in the Advanced Computational Systems CRC based in Canberra.

The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent in one or more of the following disciplines; computer science, statistics,electrical or systems engineering, computational mathematics or a quantitative science or social science. You will also have a strong track record in both data analysis and research, with an emphasis on the solution of real world problems. Experience in either the health or financial services industry would be an advantage but is not essential.

This is an indefinite position and will be located in Canberra or Sydney.

* Consideration will be given to an appointment at a higher level for an outstanding applicant.

Further information about the position may be obtained from 
Dr Simon Hawkins (Project Leader),
tel:    +61 2 6216 7010,
fax:    +61 2 6216 7111,
mobile: 041-861 1003
email:  Simon.Hawkins@cmis.csiro.au
        <mailto:Simon.Hawkins@cmis.csiro.au> 

or Dr David Lovell,
tel:    +61 2 9325 3217,
fax:    +61 2 9325 3200,
email:  David.Lovell@cmis.csiro.au
        <mailto:David.Lovell@cmis.csiro.au> 

A copy of the duty statement and selection criteria may be obtained 
from
Mrs Julie Tesoriero,
tel:    +61 2 9325 3277,
fax:    +61 2 9325 3200,
email:  Julie.Tesoriero@cmis.csiro.au
        <mailto:Julie.Tesoriero@cmis.csiro.au> 
       
Details are also available from
http://www.cmis.csiro.au from Monday 23 August.

Applications for the position should address the selection criteria, 
be
marked "Confidential" quoting reference number 99/S34, and be sent to:
Personnel Officer, Mathematical & Information Sciences,
Locked Bag 17, North Ryde  NSW  1670, Australia
by 30 September, 1999.

CSIRO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.