Research Fellow

Curtin University of Technology

Research Fellow
National Drug Research Institute
Faculty of Health Sciences
(Full-time, Fixed-term - 4 years)
Level ALB ($70,846 to $84,132 per annum)
Ref: 4557A

Experienced biostatistician/ statistician/ epidemiologist needed to provide high level statistical and methodological support to NDRI research staff and students. The position is also required to develop a research profile and contribute to grant applications/ research proposals. This position is funded through the Targeted Research Fellow identified as a Tier 1 Institute of the University.

Successful applicant has to demonstrate expertise in statistical analysis of public health data sets, proficiency with statistical software, and good oral and written communication.

Benefits and Remuneration
The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University’s Certified Agreements. An individual may negotiate an alternative salary arrangement under an Individual Transitional Employment Agreement (ITEA).

Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution, study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family friendly work practices in a cosmopolitan community at a convenient location.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet all essential criteria to be considered for the position. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Tanya Chikritzhs, on telephone +61 8 9266 1609 or via e-mail at
T.Chikritzhs@curtin.edu.au

To submit an application, please go to our website www.jobs.curtin.edu.au and click on the Apply Now button. Alternatively, post your application to:

Ms Fran Davis
Business Manager
NDRI
Faculty of Health Sciences
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
PERTH WA 6845

Valuing Diversity and Affirmative Action Applications are invited from women and men who share the University’s values, ethics, international outlook, value diversity and have an informed respect for indigenous people.

Curtin University reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at anytime.

Closing Date: 5pm, Tuesday 2 June 2009.