Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow

The University of Sydney

As part of the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney, the School of Public Health is currently seeking a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Biostatistics. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/positions/ and search by the reference number 175/0112 for more information and to apply.

RESEARCH FELLOW/SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW - BIOSTATISTICS
SCREENING AND TEST EVALUATION PROJECT
SYDNEY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
REFERENCE NO. 175/0112

Research focused role

Work within an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting

Full-time fixed term until 31/12/2015, remuneration package: $102K-$144K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The School of Public Health, a core unit within the Faculty of Medicine, is a network of academics, research groups and centres that facilitates the study of Public Health. Offering exceptional educational and research opportunities, the School's work is recognised as an institutional strength for the University.

The School is currently seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Fellow, or Senior Research Fellow, in Biostatistics to contribute to the Screening and Test Evaluation Program (STEP). STEP is an NHMRC supported program of research in screening and diagnostic test evaluation. It comprises a multidisciplinary team who have expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics and psychology and covers both methodological and applied research studies.

In this position, the appointee will provide high level biostatistical advice to researchers and research students concerning the design and statistical methodologies applicable to current and future STEP studies. This will include initiating, developing and conducting research using methods relevant to the evaluation of medical tests used for screening, diagnosis and monitoring.

In both roles you will:

supervise junior researchers, providing them with sound advice on the best approaches to statistical design and analysis. To succeed you will be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

frequently collaborate with successful local and overseas researchers. As such, the capacity to work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic team will be paramount.

In the Senior Research Fellow role you will:

meet the above criteria, and additionally have a history of attracting grant funding, and/or a high level of independence, and experience in a research based leadership role.

To be successful you will have:

a PhD or postgraduate degree in statistics or biostatistics (essential)

a history of research evidenced by peer review publications

strong statistical computing skills in SAS or equivalent software

excellent data analysis skills and an interest in methods for the evaluation of diagnostic and screening tests

experience as a Statistician with strong expertise in statistical / biostatistical methodology.

This position presents an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with a renowned research team and develop expertise in screening and diagnostic testing methodology. You can look forward to publishing works and initiating independent research projects and ideas. The position is full-time fixed term until 31 December 2015, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. You would ideally be able to start in early 2012.

Further offers of employment may be available subject to performance, funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

CLOSING DATE: 22 March 2012