Three-Year Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Data Science available at UTS

https://www.seek.com.au/job/35898410?type=standard&userqueryid=90ab1a62a6e7461aef05cbf86d76b61f-3504617

Unit: Advanced Data Analytics, Faculty of Engineering and IT, UTS

Salary (Level B): $100,923 – $115,486 p.a. p.a. plus 17% super.

Work type: Full Time - Fixed Term (three years with possibility to be extended)

Location: Broadway Campus, UTS, Ultimo, NSW 2008

The Advanced Analytics Institute (AAi) at the University of Technology, Sydney, is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to work in data science and data analytics research. AAi is a world-leading research organisation with a focus on big data, data sciences and data analytics for its high-quality Research, high calibre analyst Education, and high impact Development. Bringing together data analytics experts across multiple disciplines – engineering, information technology, health, science, business and law – AAi is internationally recognised as a leader in data mining, advanced analytics, bioinformatics and multimedia analytics. It delivers real-world solutions to contemporary big data questions and assists industry partners to use data as a tool for effective business decisions.

The role

The appointed Postdoctoral Research Fellow is to participate in research and industry projects on data science, artificial intelligence, NLP, and recommender systems. S/he will contribute significantly to a range of academic duties including research and scholarship, team management, and HDR supervision. The Postdoctoral Fellow will support the development of high quality research funding applications and world-class research publications.

The person

The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in a computer science, artificial intelligence or statistics or related areas with a strong background in data science, artificial intelligence, NLP, or recommender systems with substantial experience in algorithmic programming and computational model development, and industry project experience (plus). Strong publication track record is essential. Good communication skills are required.

Remuneration

The position is expected to be filled up immediately. It is a full-time three-year fixed term appointment (with possibility of extension subject to the performance and availability of future funding) at Academic Level B. The remuneration package will be:

Academic level B: $100,923 – $115,486 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of 17%.

Enquiries

Applications must be submitted online via UTS iRecruitment website https://recruitment.uts.edu.au/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=107681&p_spid=3238671, any enquires should go to Dr Guandong Xu, guandong.xu@uts.edu.au. Application closing date: 2 May 2018 at 11:59pm and successful appointee is expected to start the employment immediately.