CAASTRO-3D Data Scientist in Data Intensive Astronomy
Job Summary
Job Description
Job Announcement Text:
The ICRAR/University of Western Australia node of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3-Dimensions (CAASTRO-3D) invites applications for one Data Scientist/Engineer Position.
The newly funded CAASTRO-3D center spans six (6) Australian universities, three (3) national infrastructure facilities, and seven (7) international partner institutions. CAASTRO-3D combines Australia's leading optical, infrared and radio telescope technologies with sophisticated theoretical simulations and ambitious new data intensive science techniques to build a comprehensive picture of the evolution of matter, the chemical elements, and ionizing radiation in the Universe from the Epoch of Reionization to the present day.
The successful applicants will work with Prof Andreas Wicenec ([email protected]) on data intensive astronomy. A fraction of the time will be available for independent research, and collaborations with other national and international CAASTRO-3D partner institutions are strongly encouraged.
The position is offered for three years, with an anticipated starting date from July 2017.
Funds will be available for travel and other research expenses.
Applications should be submitted through the University of Western Australia job site (http://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/listing) and must include a CV, list of publications, a brief statement of research interests and plans, and the names of three referees.
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position descriptions.
Closing date: Friday 31 March 2017.
This position is open to international applicants.
Please see the position description prior to applying:
• ICRAR/UWA supports equity, diversity and flexible work arrangements and strongly encourages women applicants to apply for this position.
• UWA has been awarded Top Ten Employer for LGBTI – inclusion the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2016).
• The University is also a proud member of the Athena SWAN/SAGE Pilot for Gender Equity.
Included Benefits:
University offers 17% Superannuation benefits and support for relocation to Perth if required.