Research Fellow

Department Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington

Are you strong in data management and statistical analyses?

Do you like being part of a dynamic and productive research team?

Are you interested in the social determinants of health and social epidemiology?

Do you like writing?

Research Fellow
Biostatistics and Data Analysis
(Fixed-term, Full-time)

HEALTH INEQUALITIES RESEARCH PROGRAMME
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, WELLINGTON

We are seeking to appoint a Research Biostatician / Analyst within the Health Inequalities Research Programme (IRP; http://www.wnmeds.ac.nz/HIRP-info.html). The position is full-time for a two year period. A tertiary qualification in statistics at Honours or Masters level is desirable with a working knowledge of SAS. The key tasks are:

Conducting biostatistical analyses, and providing biostatistical advice to other researchers and postgraduate students working on HIRP projects.

Working with SAS, developing macros, producing tables and graphs for reports.

Interpretation of analyses, writing up of publications, and oral dissemination of findings.

The main study you will be working on is SoFIE-Health, a longitudinal study of 20,000 adults conducted collaboratively with Statistics New Zealand. It commenced in 2002, and will run for 8 annual waves. SoFIE-Health seeks to understand the dynamics over time of labour market participation, income, educational activities, family structure, asset wealth and health.

For more specific enquiries, contact Kristie Carter, Health Inequalities Research Programme, Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington, Tel +64 4 385 5541, Ext 4617 or +64 21 485 797. Email /kristie.carter@otago.ac.nz /
Reference Number: A07/108.
Closing Date: Friday 10 August 2007.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
With each application you must include an application form, an EEO Information Statement, a covering letter, contact details for three referees and one copy of your full curriculum vitae. For an application form, EEO Information Statement and a full job description go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs . Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Fax 03 479 8279, Email: job.applications@otago.ac.nz.