Biostatistician

Children's Hospital at Westmead

Biostatistician position [USYD/147500]

The Children's Hospital at Westmead has over 250 researchers from a wide range of disciplines involved in laboratory, clinical and public health research and over 70 clinical trials. A major initiative of the Hospital is to expand its translational research program and establish a clinical trials support unit. Subsequently, there is an appointment available for a Biostatistician to play a key role in this development.

This position offers the opportunity the make a significant contribution to research endeavours focussed on improving health outcomes for children and adolescents. This initiative is a partnership between the Faculty of Medicine's School of Public Health and The Children's Hospital at Westmead Division of Research. The successful applicant will support research activity based largely at the Hospital, and access a network of biostatisticians, epidemiologists and public health researchers, resources and professional development opportunities through the School of Public Health.

This role will provide statistical support to research teams, including advice on study design, and conduct individual consultations. The successful applicant will undertake and guide statistical analyses, as well as well as teach basic and advanced statistical courses using statistical software. Furthermore, they will be involved in research projects, academic activities and postgraduate student supervision, and contribute to the development of appropriate teaching resources for both individual and group learning sessions.

The successful applicant will require a PhD or postgraduate qualifications in statistics, biostatistics or public health (with demonstrated high level expertise in statistics). Equally important will be solid expertise in a range of methods, including randomisation and statistical analysis. Experience in biostatistical analysis and experience in a range of methodologies and general biostatistical methods will be essential, as will an ability to liaise with a diverse range of potential clients. Furthermore, the successful applicant will possess superior verbal and written communication skills and analytical problem-solving skills.

The position is full-time fixed term for two years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of further offers of employment, subject to funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package Level B: up to $88,465 - $105,052 p.a. pro rata (which includes a base salary $74,755 - $88,771 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

Remuneration package Level C: up to $108,368 - $124,843 p.a. pro rata (which includes a base salary $91,573 - $105,589 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

All applications must be completed by visiting the website below. A copy of the selection criteria can be viewed by clicking PD preview. To be considered for the role, all applicants must respond to the selection criteria.

CLOSING: 27th February 2009

Further information can be found at: http://positions.usyd.edu.au

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