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As part of the Western University’s new Institutional Data Strategy (www.uwo.ca/datastrategy/), we are seeking 5 Fellows with particular qualifications/skills/experience in data science and development and application of contemporary data science techniques. This includes, but is not limited to, machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistics, etc.
Appointments to begin August 3, 2020 lasting for 2 years.
Salary: $80,000 per year plus statutory benefits
About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses.
About Us
Western University (www.uwo.ca) is a major educational and research center located in London, Ontario, with over 35,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. London, known as The Forest City, is an affordable, diverse, and lively community close to the Great Lakes and two hours from Toronto. The city offers many options for outdoor and cultural activities.
Responsibilities
The Presidential Data Fellowships are innovative, elite, research-focussed postdoctoral positions, which include the opportunity to participate in curriculum design and delivery. Successful applicants will be outstanding scholars and teachers, who have demonstrated great potential for continued contributions to research and teaching.
Approximately 80% of the fellow’s time will be spent working on primary research with a faculty mentor; the remaining 20% will be dedicated to the design and delivery of innovative data science training.
- PhD in data science or a related area
Experience:
- 5 years experience in the development and application of contemporary data science techniques
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality and creativity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- A strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision
- Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks while maintaining a high level of individual and team performance
- Ability to research and process information with high levels of accuracy
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Submission Requirements:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation not later than April 3, 2020 to Mihaela Harmos at mharmos@uwo.ca. At least one reference should comment on the candidate’s teaching abilities. We appreciate all replies to this posting, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Please direct questions regarding this application process to mharmos@uwo.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.