DATA-MINING RESEARCHER,CSIR VACANCY TODAY 2012

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organization, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives.

DATA-MINING RESEARCHER
CSIR Modeling and Digital Science (MDS) has a vacancy for a Data-mining Researcher. MDS focuses on advanced mathematical modeling (AMM), information security (IS) and
hosting mobile intelligent autonomous systems (MIAS).The unit assists in the CSIR’s drive to strengthen science, engineering and technology (SET) outputs; develop human capital and invests in emerging research areas (ERA), including nanotechnology, synthetic biology and mobile intelligent autonomous systems. This position is based in Pretoria.
ABOUT THE JOB:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide expertise and assistance in integrating data-mining insights into information security processes.
• The candidate will conduct research and implementation of cutting-edge and relevant data-mining techniques and have algorithms developed operating within a high performance computing (HPC) environment.
• Assist in the formulation of the data-mining strategy, as well as building a competency in data mining within information security.
• Undertake research and development in the area of mining uncertain data streams with the techniques to be implemented on HPC architectures.
• Work closely with the team working on access-control systems on data-management research to optimize the efficiency of the developed algorithms and software.
• Supervise junior researchers.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• A Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• At least two to four years’ experience in data mining.
• Experience in carrying out independent research and development in data mining.
• Detailed knowledge of data-management theory and/or systems.
• Good knowledge of machine-learning and/or data-mining techniques.
• Good programming skills using modern languages and technologies.
• Proficiency in signals and image processing.
• Track record of published work appropriate to work experience.
• Good technical understanding of project or product requirements.
• Ability to investigate multiple solutions to a problem.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain existing codes. SS-F-HR-363 REV 03: Modelling and Digital Science
• Ability to function independently and within a team.
• Good communications skills.
• A self-starter with the capacity to think independently and innovate / solve problems creatively.
TO APPLYShould you meet the above requirements, please go to the URL indicated below in order to apply; select the position reference number 300494 complete the application form and attach your CV: www.csir.co.za/apply.php
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2012
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY