Compensation and Employment Details

- $87,139 to $90,680 p.a. + up to 17% Superannuation
- Fixed-term until 31 December 2026
- Heidelberg Location

About Us

The Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) is a national‑scale research program funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Frontiers Initiative and is made possible through the combined support of The Florey and other institutions. Our mission is to transform epilepsy care through world‑leading diagnostics and accelerate the next wave of health innovation using big data, machine learning, and entrepreneurship.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Data Scientist to join our growing technology and AI team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work with large‑scale, multimodal healthcare datasets and contribute to machine learning solutions that have a direct impact on patient outcomes and epilepsy research.

Data Sets

- Medical imaging data
- Clinical records
- Cognitive assessment data
- Genetic information
- Research and participant datasets

What You'll Do

- Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and stream leads to identify machine learning opportunities.
- Prepare, clean, transform, and analyse complex datasets.
- Develop and evaluate machine learning models and analytical pipelines.
- Design and execute experiments to validate data science hypotheses.
- Support deployment and integration of data science solutions into the AEP platform.
- Monitor, maintain, and improve production machine learning models.
- Establish feedback mechanisms to measure model performance and usage.
- Contribute to documentation, quality processes, and regulatory readiness activities.
- Promote data science best practices across the organisation.

About You





You are a curious and driven data scientist who enjoys solving complex problems and working in multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Qualifications

- Tertiary qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience applying machine learning and statistical methods to real-world problems.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Understanding of modern machine learning techniques and workflows.
- Experience working with complex datasets.
- Familiarity with cloud‑based computing environments.
- Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Qualifications

- Experience in healthcare, biomedical research, or medical technology.
- Knowledge of epilepsy or neuroscience research.
- Experience with SQL and/or R.
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
- Exposure to regulated environments, quality management systems, or Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) frameworks.

How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the criteria in the Position Description.

Applications close Monday 2 August 2026.

Employment Conditions

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a purpose‑driven team making a tangible impact.
- Work in a cooperative environment that values innovation and inclusivity.
- Collaborate with leading researchers, clinicians, and innovators.

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📌 Junior Data Scientist - Australian Epilepsy Project (City of Banyule)
🏢 The Florey
📍 City of Banyule