Offer Description
Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Specialist)
Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 (plus 17% superannuation)
Term: Full time, Fixed term (Up to December 2027)
The Position
Research Software Engineer position available for the project "Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry" (AAGI) within the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics at the ANU College of Business and Economics.
The successful candidate will develop and maintain R packages in statistical design and modelling, while also providing analytical support to projects relevant to the Australian grains industry.
This position is part of a partnership between ANU and the strategic partners (Curtin University, University of Queensland, and University of Adelaide) of AAGI.
The Person
We are seeking graduates with experience in statistics, data science, software engineering, computer science, machine learning, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, or closely related fields. Candidates must demonstrate strong scientific programming and software engineering skills, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain robust R packages and research software. A demonstrated commitment to reproducible, maintainable, and transparent workflows is essential. Candidates should also provide evidence of experience applying data science, statistical modelling, machine learning, or bioinformatics methods within research or applied settings, ideally alongside the development of reliable and well‐documented software tools that support these analyses.
To be considered for ANU Officer 6, candidates should demonstrate ability to develop and maintain R packages under guidance, including contributing to package development, documentation, and maintenance tasks.
To be considered for ANU Officer 7, candidates should demonstrate ability to independently develop and maintain R packages, including designing package structure, implementing functionality, and managing ongoing maintenance with minimal guidance.
Applicants must have working rights and be available to start by August 2026.
* Experience in mixed models, experimental design, image analytics, machine learning, transcriptomics, or molecular phenotyping.
* Experience in the biological or agricultural sciences.
To Apply
Submit the following documents:
* A current curriculum vitae (CV).
* No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.
The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.
Note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. Offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Contact
City Canberra, ACT, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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