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Research
Scientist
Statistical Data Mining, Health Informatics
Mathematical and Info Sciences
CSIRO
Aust National University, ACT
Reference Number:
2004/708
Salary Range: $92K - $102K
Tenure: Indefinite
Applicants: International Applicants Welcome
Relocation Assistance: May be offered to the successful applicant.
We are recruiting a statistician for the Divisions Health
Informatics activity.
The group consists
of statisticians and data miners with software engineering support
researching a number of areas in health. These include (spatio-)temporal
surveillance of health data to identify adverse events, epidemiological
studies, methods of dealing with partially missing data, methods
that test for ecological biases in data sets and developing methods
for analysing data at the unit record level while preserving patient
confidentiality. The activity has a significant external focus and
the applicant will be working extensively with external clients.
You already
have a history of success in research, particularly in developing
methodologies to analyse large and complex data sets. You have a
strong background in statistics with extensive experience working
with large and complex data sets. You should also have experience
or an interest in the health arena. You are honest and ethical researcher,
meticulous in your science and creative in your ideas. Ideally you
have a solid academic track record and a history of publication
in quality conferences and journals.
In this position,
you will be part of a team of committed researchers developing methods
and technologies to analyse health data, including linkage of health
data sets, handling missing data, statistical analysis and preserving
patient confidentiality. This position reports to the Leader, Health
Informatics and you will be expected to work closely with them in
developing projects in the health area, delivering on time and interacting
with internal and external clients.
This position
is suitable for a highly motivated individual looking to make an
impact in the rapidly developing area of statistical data mining.
For selection
documentation and details on how to apply visit http://www.csiro.au/careers
Applications
Close: 27 Oct 2004.
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