Senior Research Officer

Cancer Council Queensland

Cancer Council Queensland
Senior Research Officer
Epidemiology Unit

Cancer Council Queensland is the foremost non-government, anti-cancer organisation in Queensland. Cancer Council Queensland conducts a range of activities including cancer prevention and early detection, patient support services and an extensive program of research. Our Viertel Centre for Research in Cancer Control is currently seeking an experienced Senior Research Officer for a full-time, three year contract.

The Viertel Centre for Research in Cancer Control incorporates an Epidemiology Unit, a Psycho-Oncology Research Unit and the Queensland Cancer Registry. All sections of Cancer Council Queensland work together as part of an integrated approach to cancer control based on surveillance, research and evidence-based interventions.

The role: As the Senior Research Officer you will be responsible for developing and coordinating research projects. You will also prepare proposals for future funding, while continuously providing expert advice, support and training to project staff.

The person: With a masters or PhD in epidemiology, public health or a related discipline, you will have demonstrated experience in writing research proposals and manuscripts; in addition to your project management experience you will have experience managing project staff and budgets. A high level of written, analytical and verbal communication skills, along with experience using statistical analysis packages is essential for this role.

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic researcher to be part of an organisation that is community-based, ethical, mission focused and promotes a satisfying work/life balance.

Applications addressing the key skills listed in the position description are required by 9am Thursday, September 25 2008 and should be forwarded to: Executive Manager, Human Resources
The Cancer Council Queensland
PO Box 201, Spring Hill Qld 4004
or email your application to recruitment@cancerqld.org.au

For further information and the position description visit Cancer Council Queensland’s website at www.cancerqld.org.au