Research Fellow

Health Informatics Research and Evaluation Unit

RESEARCH FELLOW / SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
STATISTICS / BIOSTATISTICS
HEALTH INFORMATICS RESEARCH & EVALUATION UNIT (HIREU)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

REFERENCE NO. 651/0310
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney is the largest health science faculty in Australia and is internationally recognised for quality and innovation in teaching and research.

The Health Informatics Research & Evaluation Unit (HIREU) is one of the internationally leading research centres focused on the development and application of techniques to investigate how information and communication technologies (ICT) can enhance the safety and effectiveness of health care delivery and patient outcomes. The HIREU has a multi-disciplinary and experienced research team. Our research is underpinned by a systems perspective requiring the application of multi-methods to the investigation of the impact of ICT in health. As such our research team is characterised by their talent and enthusiasm for working within and across discipline areas and sectors.

This position is funded by a five year NH&MRC Program Grant on patient safety which is led by researchers from the Universities of Sydney, NSW and South Australia. The NH&MRC Patient Safety Program http://www.aihi.unsw.edu.au/IHIWeb.nsf/page/Patient+Safety+Program seeks to make significant advances in investigating how and why patients do not always receive recommended care and why errors occur, with a focus on the roles of teamwork, safe medication use and the application of information technology to support improved decision-making.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and innovative researcher with a strong background and advanced skills in statistics/biostatistics to lead the design and application of analysis strategies related to a number of patient safety-related datasets generated by this program of research. The research required in this role provides a unique opportunity to develop innovative statistical models and analysis for highly detailed and complex data arising in state of the art studies of the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of health care services provided by clinical staff in the hospital setting.

You will be part of a very active team of multi-disciplinary researchers and will have access to a range of senior researchers in the fields of health informatics, clinical sciences, pharmacology, statistics and organisational behaviour. You will also have the opportunity to work with Professor William Dunsmuir, a collaborator on this project.

Patient safety is a national priority and we are seeking a researcher ready to take on a career defining role in this area. You will be provided with opportunities to excel in the design, development and application of statistical analysis strategies for complex patient safety-related datasets, and provide input into the design of an interventional study to reduce interruptions and errors in clinical work.

You will be based at the HIREU, at the University of Sydney’s Lidcombe campus with regular liaison with researchers at the University of NSW and South Australia.

The position is a full-time position for a fixed term of three years, with the possibility of renewal. A part-time appointment may be considered.

Relevant criminal history, apprehended violence orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, may be conducted on the preferred applicant.

Level of appoint will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.

Remuneration package : Level B Research Fellow - $94 802 - $112 575 (consisting of a base salary Level B $80 109 p.a - $95 128 p.a, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

Remuneration package : Level C Senior Research Fellow - $116 129 - $133 783 (which includes a base salary Level C $98 131 - $113 151 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation.

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered applicants must respond to selection criteria; to do so complete your responses o n the online application form. The Selection Criteria can be found in the document attached at the bottom of this advert. Please note that resumes need to include contact details of three referees from a range of sources.

Initial enquiries can be directed to Julie Small on (02) 8627 1223.

To apply, please visit our website.

CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2010

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

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