Epidemiologist/Statistician

Kolling Institute

Epidemiologist/Statistician - Perinatal Research
Kolling Institute
Reference No. 126468

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Epidemiologist/Statistician with an interest in research and Perinatal Medicine to join one of Australia’s foremost institutes in a one-year research position.

Based at Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital you will be responsible for preparing and analysing multiple linked perinatal population health datasets for a range of maternal and infant outcomes. This will see you managing a large volume of routinely collected data, organising and preparing data in a range of potential formats, merging linked datasets, conducting multivariate analyses and writing for academic publication.

The applicant will have tertiary qualifications in epidemiology, public health, statistics, biostatistics, or a research field with a substantial component of data analysis, and experience preparing and analysing datasets.

This role offers you the opportunity to be part of an expanding and enthusiastic research team in a supportive and stimulating environment, with the opportunity to further develop analytical research skills or pursue further studies for a higher research degree.

The position is full-time fixed-term for 12 months, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package: up to $75,153 - $81,873 pro rata (which includes a base salary Level 7 $63,505 - $69,184 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

All applications must be completed online at http://www.usyd.edu.au/positions/. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Christine Roberts on (02) 9926 6289. Enquiries about the recruitment process can be directed to Taya Solodin on (02) 9036 6525.

Closing date: 13 April 2008