Research Fellow - Biostatistics

The University of Sydney

FIGHT RETINAL BLINDNESS! PROJECT
SAVE SIGHT INSTITUTE
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL - CENTRAL
REFERENCE NO. 1607/0911

Biostatistics research role - data analyses and management

Based at Sydney Hospital

Part-time (0.8FTE) fixed term 12 months - remuneration package: $102K - $121K pro-rata p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super where eligible

The Save Sight Institute was established in 1985 and has grown to be one of the top three ophthalmic research institutes in Australia. It is internationally recognised as a centre of innovative research into ophthalmology and as a centre of excellence for clinical research, learning and teaching. Ophthalmology is a highly specialised area of clinical medicine and science and the Save Sight Institute has gathered together a critical mass of clinicians, researchers, equipment and technology which is unique within the University of Sydney.

The Fight Retinal Blindness project has established a system of national ongoing prospective audit of the outcomes of the emerging treatments for macular disease using a purpose written, web based software system and other novel data collection strategies. We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to undertake scientific, statistical and analytical aspects of the project to ensure achievement of project outcomes under direction of the Chief Investigator.

In this role you will:

plan and execute analyses of the FRB! data

prepare a statistical analysis plan and timeline in conjunction with the Chief Investigator

extract information from the database using queries and extraction programs, verify, clean, analyse and report on the extracted data

develop, implement and monitor Quality Assurance protocols to ensure veracity of data

design and generate regular reports which benchmark clinicians’ practice against others contributing to the data collection

assist with preparation of research findings for publication.

To succeed in this role you will have:

postgraduate Degree or equivalent in statistics, biostatistics, health information management in a science or related field and training in research methods

demonstrated experience in design of health research projects and demonstrated experience using statistical analysis software and undertaking statistical analysis of health research projects

ability to verify, clean and analyse data and extract information from a database using both simple and complex queries

demonstrated experience with database query writing and reporting

familiarity with quality assurance activities including performance benchmarking

working knowledge of, and commitment to, State and Federal privacy legislation with regard to database security and management of confidential information

familiarity with ophthalmology or eye health information management (desirable)

sound organisational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This is an ideal opportunity to utilise your specialist biostatistical skills in a worthwhile project and to benefit from the expertise and knowledge of leaders in their field.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 24 October 2011

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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