Data Scientist

Job no: 517261
Work type: Fixed term - Full-time
Campus: Adelaide
Categories: HEO7

(HEO7) $101,785 to $113,839 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term fulltime position for 18 months.

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the Prescott Environmental Luminescence Laboratory (PELL).

The Prescott Environmental Luminescence Laboratory is an established research group operating within the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS). It has attracted significant funding over the past 10 years for projects focused on the uses of Novel Fluorescence (NF) quantum material sensing for identifying and differentiating minerals and materials relevant to industry, environment, and public health.

Working in a growing research and development team with a high degree of autonomy, the Data Scientist will work closely with physicists and engineers to transform raw imaging and spectral data into meaningful, actionable insights. The role focuses on developing and optimising data pipelines, applying advanced statistical and machine learning methods, and ensuring reproducibility and scalability of analysis routines. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working at the intersection of experimental science and computational analytics, and who is motivated by applying cutting-edge data techniques to real-world sensing challenges.

We will tailor the role to your strengths, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as software, electronics, or mechanical design depending on your experience, and this role is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills to solving real-world problems.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in Python for data analysis, including scientific libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, and matplotlib.
• Experience working with spectral and/or imaging datasets, including multivariate statistical techniques (e.g. PLS, PCA, k-fold validation).
• Ability to interpret scientific problems and translate them into reproducible, data-driven workflows and analytical models.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) for collaborative development and reproducible code management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams across research and/or technical domains.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you 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 ourStaff 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.

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. TheFaculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

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

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

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We are 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.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Applications close: 22 Sep 2025 11:55 PM