Research Data Analyst and Web Developer

• 0.8FTE Part time (negotiable to a minimum of 0.5FTE), fixed term until 31 December 2026
• Exciting opportunity to use your research and project management expertise
Base Salary $89,755 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity
The University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning is currently seeking a Research Data Analyst and Web Developer to support the execution of various research activities in partnership with the Heat and Health Research Centre. This role involves working closely with Dr. Federico Tartarini, a Sydney Horizon Fellow, on his innovative research project "Beat the Heat: Advancing Our Understanding of Heat Stress and Developing Effective Sustainable Interventions to Reduce Health Risks in a Warming World."
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in thermal comfort, human thermal physiology, and digital tool development while gaining valuable experience in research methodology and technical implementation. You will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining digital tools that serve the global research community, including widely used applications for thermal comfort assessment and heat stress analysis.
You will be expected to coordinate activities associated with research projects, monitor timelines, and ensure milestones are met on schedule. This role combines technical expertise with research acumen, requiring both analytical thinking and practical coding skills.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake comprehensive data analysis for high-impact research publications, including contributions to international reports such as the Lancet Countdown
• Lead web application development and enhancement for research tools including HeatWatch, Sports and Medicine Australia Extreme Heat Tool, and CBE thermal comfort tool
• Support coding tasks across various research projects using Python, JavaScript, and other relevant programming languages
• Maintain and develop digital tools such as pythermalcomfort and create new versions of thermal comfort and heat/cold stress indices calculation tools
• Assist in the preparation of research reports, technical documentation, and scientific publications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and external partners
Ensure research outputs meet rigorous academic and technical standards

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong technical background and passion for research-driven innovation. The ideal candidate will have:

Essential requirements:

• Strong technical skills in data analysis and web development, particularly with Python, JavaScript, and version control systems (git)
• Demonstrated knowledge of research-focused applications and statistical analysis tools
• Proven experience with coding, data visualization, and database management
• Experience working in a research-intensive environment or similar analytical setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical information clearly
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Highly desirable:

• Background in thermal comfort, building science, computer science, public health, or related fields
• Experience with web frameworks (Python) and data visualization libraries
• Familiarity with scientific research methodologies
• Understanding of heat stress indices and thermal comfort models
• Experience with collaborative research projects and interdisciplinary teams

Personal attributes:

• Ability to work collegially, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment with team members
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to new technologies and research challenges
• Initiative and ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with supervisors
• Commitment to producing high-quality research outputs that contribute to global knowledge and public health outcomes

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Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

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