Biostatistician

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is a multi-disciplinary research centre affiliated with the University of Western Australia (WA), Curtin University and other WA universities in Perth, Western Australia. Its aims are to conduct research, influence policy and train PhD and other students in a range of scientific areas. The Institute has a broad spread of research areas, including all the most important health and psycho-social problems experienced by WA young people.

The Population Sciences Division is seeking a full-time Data Analyst/Biostatistician to undertake statistical analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex epidemiological data. This person will liaise with epidemiologists and other scientific personnel to provide statistical support for research projects; in the areas of study design, data extraction, statistical analysis and interpretation of results. The analyst will also be required to contribute to the preparation of research publications and research proposals for submission to external bodies.

The position offers the opportunity for a highly motivated person to make vital contributions to important improvements in infant, child and youth health and wellbeing. While primarily a supporting position, there will be some opportunity to develop one's own lines of research within the Institute aims.

It is essential that applicants have tertiary qualifications involving statistical data analysis and experience with one or more statistical software packages (e.g. R, STATA, SAS, S-Plus, SPSS) for manipulation and analysis of data. Past experience in epidemiological research with hands-on experience in the analysis of large and/or linked data sets will be highly regarded.

For further information, please contact Professor Nick de Klerk on 61 8 9489 7735 (e-mail nickdk@ichr.uwa.edu.au ) or see www.ichr.uwa.edu.au The salary for this position will be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications in the Research Officer to Senior Research Fellow range. Generous salary packaging and superannuation benefits also apply. The position is for a period of one year initially, with excellent prospects of continuation.

Intending applicants should contact Julia Emmerson to obtain a Job Description and Selection Criteria on 61 8 9489 7976 or e-mail juliae@ichr.uwa.edu.au . Applications should include a statement addressing the selection criteria, proof of academic qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees, and be forwarded to: Julia Emmerson, Human Resources Manager, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, PO Box 855, West Perth, WA 6872

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 24 June 2009.