Biostatistician

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research (TICHR)

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research (TICHR) is a multi-disciplinary research centre affiliated with UWA, Curtin and other WA universities. It aims to conduct research, influence policy and train PhD and other students in a range of scientific areas. It has a broad spread of topic areas which include all the most important health and other problems experienced by WA young people.

TICHR is seeking one or more full-time/part-time Biostatisticians to undertake statistical analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex epidemiological, biological and genetic data. The successful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to work with leading bio-technologies, including genome wide association studies, next-generation sequencing, gene expression microarrays and epigenetics, in addition to large scale population and epidemiological resources. They will be an integral part of the community of statistical expertise at TICHR, and will liaise with epidemiologists, geneticists, bioinformaticians 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 position(s) offer an exciting 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 opportunities to develop one’s own lines of research within TICHR aims. The candidate will also be required to contribute to the preparation of research publications and research proposals for submission to external bodies.

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 or genetic research with hands-on experience in the analysis of large linked data sets, microarray data or other genetic data will be highly regarded, although training will be provided where necessary.

For further information, please contact Professor Nick de Klerk on 08 9489 7735 or e-mail nickdk@ichr.uwa.edu.au. The salary for the position(s) 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 appointment is for a period of one year initially, with a view to a longer term.

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 Monday, 16 November 2009.