Another excellent PhD scholarship opportunity at The University of Queensland! Applications are now open for our Value Measurement of Data Products project, working with Dr Rocky Tong Chen, Dr Wen Hua, Professor Shazia Sadiq, Shane Downey MPhil, and Charon Abbott in collaboration with our industry partner Allianz Partners.

This project will challenge and extend the current body of knowledge on value of data products including computation, human effort and perceived value, and deliver a domain-agnostic framework that will build business capacity on informing and prioritising data science projects.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of concepts from data science, business process, applied statistics, numerical linear algebra, and machine learning. This project also requires proficiency in Python programming language and machine learning software packages, as well as experience in data processing and data analysis.

You’ll gain real-world experience during your PhD and undertake the equivalent of a 12-month placement with Allianz.

Applications close 21st June 2023.

For full details and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gMdt33WS

In collaboration with global insurance company, Allianz Worldwide Partners (AWP) Australia, this project will challenge and extend the current body of knowledge on value of data products including computation, human effort and perceived value, and deliver a domain-agnostic framework that will build business capacity on informing and prioritising data science projects. This project focuses on how to maximise data-driven value creation and capture and is one of two CIRES projects with AWP Australia related to organisational and transformational aspects of data, algorithms, and AI.

For this position, the successful candidate is expected to have a good understanding of concepts from data science, business process, applied statistics, numerical linear algebra, and machine learning. This project also requires proficiency in Python programming language and machine learning software packages, as well as experience in data processing and data analysis.

About the scholarship

• An ARC Stipend Scholarship, tax exempt and indexed annually, $36,161 per annum and top-up scholarship from $5,000 per annum, for 3.5 years, as well as a minimum $5,000 per annum in project support funds
• For international students, you will also receive a UQ Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship
• The opportunity to work at one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, The University of Queensland
• Real-world experience as you undertake a one-year (equivalent) placement with the industry partner or government partner
• The opportunity to be part of the ARC Training Centre for Information Resilience (CIRES) under the leadership of renowned computer scientist Professor Shazia Sadiq