Agricultural Data Scientist & Biostatistics Specialist

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland

Toowoomba Regional

On-site

AUD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Primary Industries, Queensland – Toowoomba invites applications for a Statistician to undertake statistical analysis and design of agricultural research studies. You will work with packages such as R, ASReml-R or Genstat, manipulate large datasets and develop data pipelines to support high-quality outcomes.

Requirements include a degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Data Science and a current C class driver's licence.

Qualifications

Requires knowledge of statistics and machine learning applied to agriculture/biology.
Ability to interpret complex data and communicate results.
Experience with large datasets and reproducible research practices.
Proactive learning and collaboration with researchers.

Responsibilities

Undertake statistical analysis and interpretation of research data using R, ASReml-R or Genstat.
Design experiments and apply statistical principles to scientific inference.
Develop and maintain best-practice data management and predictive modelling.
Collaborate with field researchers to support trial design, analysis and reporting.
Report results clearly to colleagues and stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
Deliver technical workshop sessions to clients and stakeholders.
Maintain professional development and contribute to networks.