Professor or Associate Professor in Data Science, Sydney, Australia

Company: Western Sydney University
Web: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au
Location: Sydney (Parramatta), NSW, Australia
Position: Professor or Associate Professor in Data Science
The Centre for Research in Mathematics at Western Sydney University is seeking to appoint a Professor or Associate Professor in Data Science to join the University’s School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics. The Professor or Associate Professor will be expected to make major contributions in research, academic leadership, scholarship and teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to play a leadership role in the development of the Research Centre.

The appointee will be a creative researcher willing to work with collaborators within the Centre, the University, and with external partners. They will also be committed to the education of data science students, and to strengthening the developing curriculum in the data science and related areas.
Western Sydney University is a major urban university spread over six campuses in Greater Western Sydney, a region of great opportunity, diversity, challenge and growth. The University has a strong connection to Greater Western Sydney, working with its communities and businesses to contribute to the region’s growth. The University is culturally diverse, with 2,500 staff and 40,000 students drawn from Australia and around the world.

The position may be filled in any field of Data Science. Candidates that complement existing strengths are especially encouraged to apply.
This appointment is to be made on an ongoing basis.

Remuneration Package: Professor - Academic level E; or Associate Professor - Academic level D. Academic Level E $215,034 to $222,518 p.a. (comprising Salary of $182,548 to $188,944 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation, and Leave Loading).
Academic Level D $168,168 to $184,705 p.a. (comprising Salary of $142,491 to $156,625 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation, and Leave Loading).
Details and the position description can be found at
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/employment/home/current_vacancies
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Position Enquiries: Professor Andrew Francis, Centre for Research in Mathematics, (02) 9685 9236 or email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
Closing date: 31 January 2018 *** EXTENDED to 28 FEBRUARY 2018 ***