The positions listed below are examples of the sorts of jobs that a major in statistics or data science could lead to. When you click on the link for a particular job, you can see the original position description and there’s a link to the source to see if similar opportunities are currently being advertised. Some of the positions listed require honours or postgraduate (e.g. Masters) qualifications. See also: Maths Adds, the Australian Bioinformatics Network jobs page, this page on careers in statistics in the pharmaceutical industry and one of my earlier blog posts. A more general resource for graduate jobs is GradConnection.
Data journalist, The Economist
We’re hiring full-time and trainee data journalists Come and join The Economist’s quantitative-journalism department December 16th 2020 The Economist has always distinguished itself for numeracy and analytical rigour. Our data-journalism team conducts original quantitative research, deploying cutting-edge [...]
Data Analyst, WWF-Australia
Provide critical information and analysis to support strategic decision making and identify growth opportunities.
Data Scientist / Statistician / Economist, Apple
Interpret quantitative data and develop statistical models to forecast and monitor infrastructure demand for iCloud and other Apple services.
Statistician – Forecasting, ASOS
Help develop, refine, and maintain advanced demand statistical models to deliver high quality forecasts to improve forecast accuracy and enable advanced analytics.
Data Scientist, Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Use data to discover insights, predict behaviour, and add value to the business through data analysis.
Data Scientist, Department of Industry
Provide advice and establish protocols for collection, storage, access, analysis and reanalysis of large experiments.
Data Scientist, Australian Tax Office
Contribute to the optimal design, development and deployment of analytical solutions by drawing on your technical knowledge in data science.
Statistician or statistical programmer, PHASTAR
PHASTAR are a team of expert statisticians, programmers and medical writers, working to develop new medicines.
Statistician or Senior Statistician, AgResearch
Statistician or Senior Statistician - AgResearch Position based at either our Lincoln or Invermay campuses Opportunities to interact with local universities and scientists to further develop your skills Be part of an organisation encouraging agricultural [...]
Statistician, Unilever
Design and plan of experiments, analyse experimental data, and help the interpretation and exploitation of outcomes together with the project team.
Graduate Consultant, Data Analysis Australia
Work on a variety of projects that are largely statistical and data analytical in nature, under the direction of more experienced Consultants.
Technical Manager/Analyst, Independent Hospital Pricing Authority
Undertake comprehensive data analysis within a hospital activity and cost environment.
Senior Research Statistician, CSL Limited
You will be part of the team responsible for providing statistical oversight and input for research and product development departments globally.
Basketball Operations Analytics Trainee, NBA
You will analyse, maintain, and present basketball data, utilising various programming and analytics software tools.
Data Scientist, ASIO
You will have the freedom to innovate to solve complex security problems, all of which have real world implications. The problems you solve, solutions you create and work you do will all contribute to making a difference.
Custom Analytics Specialist, Ipsos
You'll use different research, statistical, data analysis, mapping and reporting techniques to add insight to data. You'll integrate different data sources to make the results greater than the sum of the parts.
Sports Modeller, Sportsbet
The role involves production of leading edge sports/racing models which combine with technology to generate a distinctive and market leading product offering for Sportsbet.
Biostatistician, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
You will be responsible for applying sophisticated statistical techniques to drug and alcohol data gathered from surveys carried out in 31 countries around the world from over 160,000 people.
Data Analyst, Gallup
You will conduct research and analysis on a multitude of client industries and create insightful reports about your observations.
Data Scientist, Caresoft Global
Liaise with business and engineering customers to gather their requirements and deliver tailored data products (reports, visualisations etc.) as a member of the Self-Learning Car Team
Graduate Data Scientist, McLaren Applied Technologies
Help design, develop, test, deploy and present analytical solutions to complex industrial problems, and to advance our internal technical capability.
Insight Analyst, comparethemarket.com
You could be designing the algorithm for a personalised campaign, evaluating a new product feature or identifying emerging trends.
Entry Level Professional Program, ABARES
Help deliver economic and scientific research and analysis that addresses the difficult policy issues facing Australia's agriculture, fisheries, forestry and water policy sectors industries.
Statistician, International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Provide consistent statistical backstopping to a team of multidisciplinary scientists through the full research cycle from design, analysis to publication.
Trainee Statistician, University of York
Carry out statistical analyses of trials and write summary reports while developing your skills through undertaking further supported postgraduate study.
Data Analyst, Cancer Institute NSW
Provide a range of data and statistical analyses of cancer data, including quality control and checking activities, and contributing to the preparation of statistical reports and papers to inform decision making.
Innovation Research Analyst, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Undertake research to support the business plan of the innovation research section.
Graduate biometrician, Queensland Government
Join the Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries as a graduate biometrician.
Statistician, Quantics
You would be involved in scoping with customers, planning and conducting analysis, interpreting the results and preparation of statistical analysis reports.
Data Analyst, NSW Department of Education
Perform statistical analysis to support evidence-based decision making, resource allocation and practice for early childhood education and care and education and training within NSW
Forecasting Analyst, AGL
You will provide market analysis, research and insights, enabling the development and continuous improvement of WM's gas and electricity forecasting capability.
Intern – Statistics, The United Nations
The Statistics Interns will be responsible for a range of duties in environmental, energy or industrial statistics.
Biostatistician / Statistical Scientist, Roche
In this role you will be responsible for providing drug development and statistical expertise to the design and analysis of clinical studies.
Statistician, Eli Lilly
Be part of a highly diverse, multifunctional team and partner with Technical Services scientists, Quality Control, Engineering and Operations to delivering commercialisation projects and technical agendas.
Economic Data Analyst/Modeller, Data61
Your tasks will include statistical analysis, economic modelling, literature reviews and report writing. Key research areas include the digital economy, superannuation and health service delivery.
Data Scientist, RACQ
You will be tasked with identifying and addressing highly complex business problems by delving deep into our vast, high quality data warehouse to provide detailed analysis, insights and presenting a variety of models to key business stakeholders.
Senior Research Officer, NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
Conduct research into crime and criminal justice; evaluate the impact of programs on crime, criminal justice and re-offending; and write research reports and briefing notes.
Research Officer (Statistician), Cancer Council Victoria
Cleaning and analysis of the linked datasets and assistance with the preparation of reports, presentations and scientific manuscript for publication.
Commercial Insights Analyst, The Guardian
Deliver relevant insights and understanding of audience behaviour and site performance. Also help to ensure efficient delivery of partnership campaigns and accurate reporting.
Senior Modelling Analyst, Fonterra
Design, build and implement statistical models that will provide critical inputs into major tactical and strategic business decisions.
Data Analyst/Statistics Adviser, Department of Communications
Help develop policy, advice and initiatives that help all Australians realise the full potential of digital technologies and communication services.
Forecasting Analyst, Dish
You will design and adapt mathematical, statistical, and econometric techniques to provide advice and insight about the probable effects of a recommended course of action.
Graduate Trader, Optiver
As a Trader you will provide the market with prices with which they can trade. You will use Optiver's own software to adjust prices, monitor positions and make trades. Outside of market hours, you will develop tools and conduct analysis with the goal of assisting both your own and the team's trading.
Campaign Data Scientist, Optus
Join the team responsible for campaign design, insights and models that support the strategic and tactical direct marketing initiatives.
Data Visualisations Analyst Programmer, AIMS
You will liaise with scientists and managers across organisations and play a lead role in the design and implementation of future iterations and features of the AIMS Data Management Platform.
Statistician, FERA
The role will focus on statistical consultancy including: advising on statistical components of scientific proposals; experimental design; data analysis and communication of results to scientists and their customers.
Statistical Information Analyst, Cancer Research UK
You’ll help us present high quality statistical information and interpretation to a wide audience, including commissioners, policy makers, health professionals and researchers.
Junior Data Scientist, IBM
You will be focused on specific advanced data science solutions, including Predictive Customer Intelligence, Supply Chain Optimization, Risk and Fraud Analytics, and Predictive Asset Optimization.
Statistician, United Nations
You will contribute to a project to enhance the capacity of national statistical offices to produce and disseminate good quality and fit-for-purpose statistics on disability for evidence-based policy making and monitoring.
Data Scientist, Scottish Water
Under the general guidance and support of academic staff and the Scottish Water Analytics Team, the Associate will lead the development of analytical tools and predictive models for water quality for Scottish Water.
Business Intelligence Analyst, Sainsbury’s
You will work with a team that acts as a strategic partner to all business divisions by providing analytics that inform real improvements and actions across the business through insight at an ad-hoc, operational and strategic level.
Interns and Graduates, Quantium
You will be in a client facing, consulting role as part of large team, working with complex data sets. Your strong commercial and solutions focused mindset will ensure you are able to translate complex technical information to business related outcomes for clients.
Manufacturing Statistician, GSK Ware
The key purpose of this role is to apply statistical methodology to contribute to improved robustness of manufacturing processes and to support product transfer from research and development to global manufacturing scale.
Data Analyst, TalkTalk
Working within the TV Technology team, this role is key to the continuous improvement of TalkTalk processes to ensure performance and availability standards are achieved for the TV service.
Statistician, OpenAnalytics
The successful candidate will interact with scientists from OpenAnalytics customers in order to devise and implement analysis methods tailored to novel experiments and perform data analyses on challenging datasets.
Statistical Consultant, Select Statistical Services
The role would suit a highly motivated individual with a broad statistical knowledge and the desire to develop and apply new and existing skills to help our clients make the best use of their data.
Research Officer, University of New South Wales
As a member of the research team, the Researcher will undertake research, conduct literature reviews and draft journal articles as directed by the Lead Investigator on the Second Australian Study of Health and Relationships (ASHR2).
Analyst, Ministry of Education
Our Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis team is responsible for monitoring, forecasting and analysing the performance of the tertiary education system and for providing the evidence to support our policy analysts working in this area.
Statistician, Care Quality Commission
Working within the Intelligence Directorate to provide specialist inferential statistics and data modelling support to analytic functions of the CQC from hands-on analysis to provision of expert advice.
Data Scientist, YouGov
The successful candidate will be an experienced applied statistician/Data Scientist who enjoys working in a team and is ready to think creatively to find solutions and deliver value to our customers.
Statistical Consultant, University of Sheffield
Under supervision by more senior members of staff, you will provide data analysis and investigation, reporting of results, and statistical advice, across the complete range of our clients and contracts.
Junior Data Scientist, Booking.com
This is an excellent opportunity for a gifted, analytically minded individual to progress in online search marketing. If you love driving ideas from conception through to fruition; one of the great parts of this job is being able to test your ideas and prove whether they work or not.
Research Assistant in Genetic Epidemiology, University of Leicester
In this position you will support association analyses for large scale datasets. These could include genome-wide association studies or resequencing studies, or risk modelling for verified discoveries, with a particular focus on cardiovascular and respiratory traits.
Quantitative Analyst, Sportradar
Sportradar, the market leading supplier of sports and betting-related data services, is seeking a Quantitative Analyst that will be responsible for creating forecasting models for sports.
NSW Biostatistics Training Program
The three year workplace based training program offers supervised on-the-job learning for people who have completed undergraduate study in statistics. Trainee Biostatisticians rotate through a series of work placements throughout the NSW health system, and undertake a Master of Biostatistics degree at the University of Sydney.
Statistical Analyst, Department for Education and Child Development
The Statistical Analyst delivers high level statistical expertise and leadership to influence and ensure the development and delivery of critical data products, services and solutions that supports the department's high level planning, reporting and evaluation processing.
Data Scientist, Teradata
The Data Scientist sifts through the data for useful nuggets of information, and then presents it to the client to allow business decisions to be made on the findings. The analysis process involves assembling and preparing the data, writing the software programs, and executing the actual analysis. Advanced analysis including data mining and statistical analysis is required on the data.
Biometrician, Sugar Research Australia
The new Biometrician will join an existing small team in delivering effective statistical and analytical support. Having the ability to think analytically when working with a diversity of problems, you will be able to diagnose and develop solutions and carry these through to implementation.
Analyst, Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
We work with policy teams on topics like regional development, tourism, science and innovation to help them understand what’s going on in New Zealand’s economy and turn it into practical policy recommendations. If you’re excited by understanding and analysing new data, then this job is for you.
Biometrician, Plant & Food Research
The work involves mostly applying appropriate statistical techniques to identify and develop better cultivars faster, residue-free methods of pest and disease control, more sustainable and profitable systems, proprietary foods with premium prices, and premium quality seafood with minimal environmental impact.
Statistical Modelling Analyst, Betfair
The role is responsible for developing, building and delivering statistical models and segmentations for the marketing department. The successful candidate will be highly skilled in statistical and modelling techniques. Comfortable with handling simultaneous projects and dealing with complex problems, the successful candidate will be play a key role in marketing insight team.
Data Analyst, Centre for Workforce Intelligence
As a member of CfWI’s award-winning analytical and modelling team you will collect and analyse data, develop tools and help to build data-driven models to inform Government decisions. The analysis, models and tools you produce will influence national policy and help inform workforce planning.
Data Manager, sportscotland
The successful candidate will deliver and manage a bespoke data management service including statistical analysis and intelligence systems for our high performance athletes, coaches and Institute network staff. You will have experience in providing applied data analytics and data management support and you will be educated to post grad level in Statistical Analysis.