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Friday, December 27, 2013

Postdoctoral Fellow - Natural Language Processing and Semantic Technologies

. Join our team at CSIRO - Australia's premier science & technology research organisation!
. Excellent development opportunity within a large multi-faceted organisation
. Contribute to the project developing novel software-based tools that provide clinical decision support from medical narratives

The position:

CSIRO Computational Informatics (CCI) are currently looking for a motivated PhD graduate who is enthusiastic about making a hands-on contribution to solving the research challenges found in natural language processing, electronic health records, semantic data management, data mining and data analysis.

The Health Data and Semantics team is a world class team of computer scientists and research engineers at CCI. The team is a key contributor to the Health Data Management and Semantics research program at the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC - http://aehrc.com/), an unincorporated joint venture between CSIRO and the Queensland Government. The research program focuses on technology which improves the use and effectiveness of routinely collected health data. We are seeking a candidate to join the team in developing novel software-based tools that provide clinical decision support from medical narratives.

Specifically you will:
. Contribute to the health data natural language processing and semantics program; . Develop innovative concepts, theories, tools and techniques related to the processing of health data; . Obtain ethical and legislative approval for use of health data; . Evaluate the effectiveness of computational informatics solutions through qualitative and quantitative analysis; . Publish scientific results in leading clinical and technical journals and conferences; . Continue to enhance CSIRO's research reputation for integrated and multi-disciplinary science related to clinical language processing and health data semantics by solving real issues and making a difference to external partners and stakeholders.

Location:    Brisbane, QLD
Salary:        $78K to $88K p.a. plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:       3 Year Term
Ref No.:       Q13/04699

To be considered you will hold a PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent field.
You will also have:
. The ability to investigate issues of complex and ill-defined problems and develop appropriate responses by adapting/creating and testing alternative solutions; . Demonstrated knowledge and skills in natural language processing (e.g. information extraction, information retrieval, machine learning) and/or semantic data processing; . Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, for example, publications in academic environments such as scientific journals/conference proceedings, experience presenting and demonstrating at conferences, industry exhibitions, internal training seminars; . Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team to prototype research ideas and develop them into demonstration and/or proof of concept systems. In addition, a demonstrated ability to interact with external/internal collaborators and stakeholders.

Owing to terms of the fellowship, candidates must not have more than 3 years of relevant Postdoctoral experience.

About CSIRO:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities.

Our Business Unit:
At CSIRO Computational Informatics (CCI) our researchers work in partnership to address key challenges across the information and decision making value chain - particularly those related to enhancing Australia's productivity and efficiency across critical sectors of its economy. CCI researchers are undertaking a central and leading role in addressing the global trends that will change the way we live. For further information go to our website: http://www.csiro.au/CCI

Applications close 5th January 2014 (11:30pm Brisbane time).

Click on the link below to access the full position description and selection criteria.

http://csiro.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.processJobSearch&jobid=01ed0e27-6192-2dab-105d-7742a5088c7a&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=62afb35d-9273-4a11-8dcc-9db401354197&jobsListKey=e514cd4b-f3fc-4646-aef7-bd1d25eb3fda&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,jobsListKey&lid=13094570007


Anthony Nguyen, PhD

Research Stream Leader | Health Services Theme, Digital Productivity and Services Flagship Research Project Leader | The Australian e-Health Research Centre Senior Research Scientist | CSIRO Computational Informatics

E anthony.nguyen@csiro.au T +61 7 3253 3637 M +61 (0)433 119 805
Address: Level 5 - UQ Health Sciences Building 901/16, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Qld 4029, Australia www.csiro.au |www.csiro.au/HealthServices |www.aehrc.com

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