CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences
Position: Statistician / Scientific Programmer
Location: North Ryde, NSW
Duration: Three year term
Salary: $48K-$72K
Reference: 2008/68
Applications Close: 29 February 2008
For selection documentation and details on how to apply visit:
http://recruitment.csiro.au and quote the reference number
2008/68.
Minerals Down Under (MDU) is a multidivisional program
which aims to identify and solve scientific and technical
challenges that inhibit the future competitiveness of
Australia's resource industry. A major MDU activity uses
CSIRO's HyLoggerTM technology to collect and then analyse
tens of thousands of reflectance spectra from drill hole
cores; see www.csiro.au/org/HyLoggingSystemsGroup.html .
The spectral analyses enable mapping of minerals down and
across drill holes, which is important for both exploration
and mining purposes. MDU is developing sophisticated
algorithms to determine the likely mineral composition of
samples from the spectra produced by the HyLoggerTM
instruments. This involves characterisation of complex
spectra, integration of one- and two-dimensional spatial
information and incorporation of prior information. After
testing, algorithms are implemented in efficient C code
for use by CSIRO scientists and customers. Novel algorithms
are usually published.
We are seeking to appoint a statistician/scientific
programmer to our Sydney office, who will participate in
both the development and implementation of the algorithms.
The position provides an opportunity for applicants who
are interested in developing and applying sophisticated
statistical methodologies to solve challenging problems of
importance to Australia's future. The position would be of
particular interest to individuals seeking to obtain a
real world perspective prior to commencing a PhD.
The successful applicant will be expected to start within
the next few months.
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