Postdoctoral | Science Digital | Machine Learning (Start ASAP)

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How we can thrive together to solve Australia's data-driven challenges

• Data61 are at the digital and data heart of Australia's national science agency - CSIRO 
• We have the largest group of digital technology researchers in Australia 
• A unique opportunity to seamlessly work across disciplinary boundaries and make an impact at a national scale.  

Life at Data61 and how you can be part of our Science Digital initiative

CSIRO’s Data61 is at the forefront of digital science and innovation. Data61 is guiding first class novel research as well as working across disciplines and sectors to apply technologies and deliver impact.

Our Science Digital initiative is a rare opportunity to be a part of remaking the process of scientific discovery by enhancing research, development and commercialisation with artificial intelligence.

From the formation of a hypothesis to the design and running of an experiment, AI can both accelerate and alter the process of inquiry.  

This is your opportunity to reinvigorate new Machine Learning methods for scientific discoveries and have your research directly impact real-world problems. Some of the key areas where you will play a pivotal role at enhancing our Machine Learning capabilities are within, but not limited to, representation learning, adaptive sampling, and reinforcement learning.

Overview of who we are looking for

CSIRO aim to recruit a cohort of Science Digital CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral and Engineering Fellowships. These fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate or masters degree and have less than three years relevant postdoctoral or postmasters work experience.

We expect the Science Digital CERC Fellows to learn and grow to become agile researchers by the end of this project. We will embed the Science Digital CERC Fellows into the Data61 Science Digital ecosystem, where they will have a supporting and enriching experience.

Locations available across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra or remote where requirements can be met. If the below sounds like you then please apply now to express your interest!

• Experience in machine learning and the ability to develop and apply new mathematically founded machine learning algorithms.
• Completed their doctorate or masters degree and have less than three years relevant postdoctoral or postmasters work experience relevant field such as engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer science or statistics.
• Experience developing machine learning software in high-level programming languages such as Python or C++.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. 

Who is eligible to express their interest

To be eligible to work within this role in CSIRO you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident, or hold valid working rights throughout the duration of the tenure. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

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. 

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Where to from here!

If you are interested in machine learning opportunities within Data61’s Science Digital initiative and meet the above candidate requirements, please apply to register your interest! If you prefer to have an informal chat before putting in your EOI (Expression of Interest), you can contact Careers.Online@csiro.au. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates, are also welcome to contact our Indigenous Talent lead at IndigenousCareers@csiro.au for more information.

Who will view my EOI: Data61 Research Directors, Group Leaders and Talent Acquisition are partnering together to review your expression of interest. We are excited to hear from you and will be in touch with you over the coming weeks where there is a potential match to an opportunity that may be your future role!