Research Assistant (Biostatistics)

Queensland Institute of Medical Research

Research Assistant (Biostatistics)
QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
QIMR reference number: 82/08
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5:00pm Friday 17th October 2008 .

The Queensland Institute of Medical Research is one of the largest medical research institutes in the southern hemisphere, with programs in areas such as cellular and molecular sciences, epidemiology and population health, human genetics, cancer biology, biotechnology, infectious diseases and vaccine development.

The Queensland Institute of Medical Research and Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation established the QIMR/RBWH Statistics Unit of four biostatisticians in 2006 to provide statistical consultancy and collaboration on their medical and public health research projects.

The Unit has a new position available for a Research Assistant (biostatistics) to assist the Senior Biostatistician with research projects, initially exploring the diagnostic and treatment pathways with oesophageal cancer, and exploring the relationship between HPV infection and skin cancer.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification at bachelor or masters level in biostatistics or a related quantitative discipline and have strong analytical and computing skills and will hold an appropriate tertiary level qualification in biostatistics or another quantitative discipline. Good data management skills and familiarity with statistical techniques and procedures applicable to medical and public health research are essential. Candidates must have good oral and written communication skills and high levels of accuracy with completed work.

Salary range is $47,784 to $64,848 per annum (Full-time equivalent) commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive salary packaging and superannuation options also apply. This is a fixed-term appointment for one year with the possibility of review subject to funding availability. Applicants wishing to work part-time will be considered.

Further Information including a position description and selection criteria is available from www.qimr.edu.au/employ or Lynn Green on 07 3362 0235 or Lynn.Green@qimr.edu.au

Applications should address the selection criteria and include a curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications, and the names and contact details of three professional referees.

Please quote reference number 82/08 and send applications to:
vacancies@qimr.edu.au

or: Human Resource Officer,
Queensland Institute of Medical Research,
PO Royal Brisbane Hospital,
QLD, 4029.

Applications Close: 5:00pm Friday 17 October 2008