Research Analyst

Sax Institute

Research Analyst, the SEEF and 45 and Up Studies

The Sax Institute is a small and innovative organisation funded by NSW Health to build capacity in public health and health services research. The Sax Institute is establishing a cohort study of 250,000 people aged 45 and over in NSW, known as the 45 and Up Study. As the largest study of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, the 45 and Up Study is an ambitious and ground-breaking large scale cohort study that will address important questions relating to healthy ageing.

The 45 and Up Study is currently seeking to appoint a Research Analyst to work jointly on the 45 and Up Study and the Social, Economic, and Environmental Factors in Ageing (SEEF) Study to undertake data management tasks as well as analysis of cross-sectional, prospective, and linked data related to both studies. Specific tasks will include management of questionnaire data, defining and managing geographical data, geocoding, developing protocols for questionnaire data linkage with pharmaceutical, health services, and registry data, and analysing data for reports and scientific publications.

To be considered for this role you must have:

A masters degree in statistics, biostatistics or related quantitative analytic skills

Demonstrated knowledge of SAS analysis software

Proven advanced analytical skills and a methodological approach to data management and analysis

Demonstrated knowledge of reporting tools and software packages (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Organisational and time management skills with experience in managing input from multiple research partners

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please contact Dr Sonia Wutzke at The Sax Institute on 02 9514 5943 for enquiries or to request a copy of the full position description. For more information on The Sax Institute please visit our website www.saxinstitute.org.au. Applications MUST address the essential criteria listed above and should be sent to Dr Sonia Wutzke at sonia.wutzke@saxinstitute.org.au or PO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007. Closing date 21 December 2007.