Research Scientist - Statistician

CSIRO

Be part of our exciting team at CSIRO Mathematics Informatics and Statistics

In Australia's premier science & technology research organisation

Offering outstanding career development and professional support

CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics (CMIS) has an exciting research scientist position for a statistician with a broad interest in applied statistics and data analysis, as well as the development of new methods.

In this exciting role you will:

Be a member of a highly successful team of applied statisticians working to address challenging problems in the services industry, deployment and monitoring of sensor networks, and the application of risk methodologies to complex processes

Work on new statistical methodologies to deliver innovative solutions for the analysis of large complex datasets from the services industry.

Specifically you will

Conduct original research in the area of Bayesian statistics, data mining, spatial and spatio-temporal modelling for the analysis of large complex datasets

Publish research findings in key international journals, and present findings at national and international conferences.

Contribute to the effective functioning of a research team and help deliver upon CSIRO's organizational objectives

Location: Clayton, Victoria

Salary: $86K to $93K plus up to 15.4% Superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite/Ongoing

Ref No: VIC00541

To be successful you will have:

Demonstrable statistical knowledge, proficiency with the use of statistical packages and their environments

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated ability and experience in statistical research for solving complex statistical problems requiring substantial originality, creativity, innovation and efficient solutions.

Research and/or work experience in spatial and temporal statistics and Bayesian methods.

Knowledge of the statistical environment R or Splus and Knowledge of C and/or C++ programming will be highly desirable

About CSIRO:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities. http://www.csiro.au

At CSIRO Mathematics Informatics and Statistics, we are about smarter information use. We specialise in applying mathematics, computational methods and data analysis for solving big problems. From creating new imaging techniques, searching for disease biomarkers, modelling fluids, environmental monitoring, and analysing data to improve the delivery of services in the government, finance, and logistics sectors.

For further information and to apply online for the position of Research Scientist - Statistician please visit our website at http://www.csiro.au/careers, choose "Jobs Search" and insert Reference Number VIC00541 where indicated.

Applications Close: 11 September 2011