Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics

University of Queensland

QUEENSLAND CLINICAL TRIALS & BIOSTATISTICS CENTRE
SCHOOL OF POPULATION HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

The Queensland Clinical Trials & Biostatistics Centre (QCTBC) was established by the University of Queensland within the School of Population Health in recognition of the need for a specialised centre to promote clinical trials and biostatistical research and services within the region and beyond. QCTBC provides expertise and infrastructure to design, conduct and facilitate high quality clinical trials and biostatistical research with academic and industry collaborators to improve human health outcomes.

The School of Population Health of the University of Queensland has an international reputation for research and teaching excellence in epidemiology, biostatistics, tropical and international health, nutrition, burden of disease and cost-effectiveness analyses. Research programs are funded by grants from many sources including the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Research Council (ARC), the Wellcome Trust, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.

The role: The successful applicant will take a leading role in design and analysis of clinical trials, undertake clinical biostatistical research, and associated activities such as teaching and supervision of postgraduate students.

The person: Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Biostatistics or in a closely related field. Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Biostatistics and with strong research interest may also be considered. Experienced Biostatisticians from industry with a strong research interest in clinical Biostatistics are also welcome to apply. Experience with statistical software such as SAS, R and STATA is important.

Remuneration: This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level B or C. The remuneration package will be in the range of $70,968 to $84,275 (Level B) or $86,936 to $100,243 (Level C) per annum plus employer superannuation contributions of 17%. Level of appointment will be dependent upon qualifications, experience and academic achievements.

Contact: Informal enquires can be made to Dr. Sanjoy Paul, Director of QCTBC, email: s.paul@sph.uq.edu.au . Obtain the position description and selection criteria from
www.uq.edu.au/jobs/index.html?page=121760&pid=11217 . Send applications to the Human Resource Officer, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Queensland, Edith Cavell Building, Royal Brisbane Hospital Qld 4029, or email applications.health@uq.edu.au .

Applications close: 7 December 2009

Reference Number: 3020588