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The Opportunity

• Do you have a PhD in statistics, data science, quantitative ecology, or applied mathematics?
• Contribute to the development of the next-generation of integrative data analytical approaches
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation!

CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.

This project will examine if, and how, digital co-design approaches can fuse multiple sources of evidence to derive robust input to supporting management of wildlife species in ways which strengthen both social and technical confidence in a monitoring program’s outcomes.

The focus of this position is on developing the next-generation of integrative data analytical approaches which enable the meaningful combination and use of multiple different data sources into best available and technically robust monitoring of state and change in ecosystems and/or species.

The successful candidate will test and build new integrated joint likelihood approaches which work with data representing different classes and qualities and explore their ability to act as a technically robust estimator.

Your duties will include:

• Developing novel modelling approaches which enable the integration of multiple, disparate data streams into robust predictions of ecological state and trend.
• Testing the core assumptions and estimators used in novel data integration approaches to ensure they are robust and fit-for-purpose.
• Creating analytical pipelines which embed the latest integrative approaches into accessible tool kits for use by technical stakeholders. 
• Collaborating across disciplines (ecology, social science, statistics and data science) and work with non-technical stakeholders to identify, define and explore those critical science challenges which will enable the next-generation of trusted and robust ecological monitoring approaches to be deployed.
• Working with CSIRO project teams to align outputs to the broader science goals of the National Koala Monitoring Program, SpaceCows and Healthy Country AI programs.     

Location: Brisbane, QLD or Townsville, QLD

Salary: AU$89k - AU$98k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years

Reference: 90037

To be considered you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as statistics, data science, quantitative ecology, applied mathematics, or similar. Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
• Proven expertise in scientific computing and/or software engineering languages (e.g., Python, R, C++).
• Demonstrated expertise in developing novel analytical approaches for addressing complex data, and ideally spatial data, challenges.
• Experience with formal statistical modelling approaches, such as, Bayesian methods or mixed models 

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

To enter a CSIRO site, CSIRO will require you to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or show a valid medical exemption from vaccination). If you are unable to meet this requirement, then you must return a negative result on a Rapid Antigen Test (within 48 hours prior to attending site) and wear a face mask whilst on the CSIRO site. These requirements apply if you are attending a CSIRO site as part of a recruitment process.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

16 November 2022, 11:00pm AEDT