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Data Scientist (Agricultural Systems)
Do you enjoy working with large data sets & new digital analytical technologies? CSIRO is seeking a Data Scientist with skills and experience in big data analytics, GIS and remote sensing to join their dynamic team in the Integrated Farming Systems Program within CSIRO Agriculture unit.
Our Integrated Farming Systems Program works in partnership with rural industries, communities, and governments to deliver improvements in agricultural productivity and profitability whilst minimising environmental damage. The core of the Program’s science lies in better understanding and managing soil-plant interactions that underpin productive, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. We use combinations of field experimentation, remote sensing, proximal sensing, crop modelling, and data science to identify and invest in novel approaches to sustainably intensify Australia’s farming systems.
In this new role, you will use your data analytical and digital technology skills to understand and further develop agricultural processes and systems. You will play a vital role in enhancing the digital capabilities of the program, and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, collaborating with stakeholders nationally and internationally. Joining a team of highly-motivated data scientists & research specialists, this will be a great opportunity for an early-career data analyst to learn new skills & programs and grow their career in R&D sector.
Location: Canberra, ACT (preferred); Perth, WA and Brisbane, QLD (negotiable)
Salary: AU$100K to AU$108K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years
Reference: 76153
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be currently residing in Australia as an:
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
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.
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.
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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.
24 October 2021, 11:00pm ADST