Senior Research Officer

The University of Sydney

Details and application instructions are available at http://usyd.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.startJobSearch
Reference Number: 2036/1111

Professor Jane Young is currently on leave. Any enquiries about the position can be addressed to timothy.dobbins@sydney.edu.au . Enquiries regarding the application process should be addressed to Karen Royle, Senior Recruitment Consultant on (02) 8627 1230.

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER (Biostatistics) School of Public Health, Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe) REFERENCE NO. 2036/1111

Must have advanced skills in biostatistical analyses

Full-time fixed term 12 months

Remuneration package: $103,518 - $116,745 p.a.

The Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe) is a conjoint, academic unit of the University of Sydney and Sydney South West Area Health Service. SOuRCe undertakes a broad program of research that focuses on improving outcomes, including quality of life outcomes, for patients who have surgery. SOuRCe undertakes multidisciplinary, collaborative research that brings together researchers with backgrounds in clinical medicine, health services research, epidemiology, medical psychology and health economics.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Officer to Undertake statistical analyses of complex study datasets, including randomised trials and longitudinal studies.

As the Senior Research Officer you will:

undertake statistical analyses of longitudinal quality of life data

participate in the design of new studies

provide expert statistical advice

develop policy and procedures relating to data collection processes

contribute to database design

contribute to staff training in this field

contribute to research publications, presentations and grant applications.

To be successful you will demonstrate:

completion or nearing completion of postgraduate degree in statistics or biostatistics; or postgraduate degree in public health/epidemiology with successful completion of advanced units of study in statistics/biostatistics; or equivalent

advanced skills in biostatistical analyses, eg use of multiple regression and logistic regression techniques, survival analysis, generalised linear mixed models (GLMMs), general estimating equations (GEEs), multilevel models, time series analysis

extensive experience with statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS, R, STATA

experience in processing complex data sets

excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

authorship of peer reviewed publications

experience in development of policy and procedures in relation to data management and statistical analyses

experience in liaising with health professionals and non-statistician researchers

experience in providing statistical advice and training for junior researchers and /or students.

Remuneration package: $103,518 - $116,745 p.a. (which includes a base salary Level 8 $87,474 - $98,651 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation). To be considered for this position it is essential that you address the online selection criteria.

For enquiries about this position please contact Professor Jane Young on (02) 9114 1947. Any recruitment related enquiries can be directed to Karen Royle, Senior Recruitment Consultant on (02) 8627 1230.

CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2012 at 5pm

Timothy Dobbins | Senior Lecturer
Cancer Epidemiology and Services Research (CESR)
Sydney School of Public Health | Sydney Medical School

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