Research Fellow

18 hours ago

Crawley, Australia University Of Western Australia Full time

Contribute to impactful research on critical issues like homelessness and poverty at the Centre for Social Impact.
- Work with leading universities and stakeholders, using advanced data science to create meaningful insights that influence real-world solutions.
- Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on a fixed-term basis until the end of June 2025.
- Base salary range: Level A, $ $80,520 - $108,362 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

**About the area**

The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is a national research and education centre dedicated to catalysing social change for a better world. CSI is built on the foundation of four of Australia’s leading universities: UNSW, The University of Western Australia (UWA), Swinburne University of Technology and Flinders University.

**About the opportunity**
- 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.

**About you**
- You will possess a 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.

Position description: PD - Research Fellow 518498.docx

**How to apply**

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 8 November 2024**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**About the University**

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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