Research Software Engineer

Australian National University

Canberra, ACT, Australia
Base: $98,387 - $113,252; benefits: 17% super py
Strong scientific programming skills
Robust r package development
Reproducible, maintainable, transparent workflows
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

Job Summary

  • 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 will be part of a partnership between ANU and the Strategic Partners (Curtin University, University of Queensland, and University of Adelaide) of the Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry (AAGI).
  • This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Base: $98,387 - $113,252; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong scientific programming skills
  • Robust R package development
  • Reproducible, maintainable, transparent workflows
  • Data science and statistical modelling experience
  • Well-documented software tools

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in biological or agricultural sciences
  • Commitment to research-led teaching excellence
  • Respect, collegiality, and excellence

Key Requirements

  • Experience in statistics, data science, software engineering, computer science, machine learning, bioinformatics, quantitative biology
  • Working rights to live and work in Australia
  • Available to start by August 2026

Work Rights

Must have working rights

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