Research Fellow/Biostatistician

The University of New South Wales

Research Fellow/Biostatistician
Faculty of Science
Transport and Road Safety Research & School of Mathematics and Statistics
REF. 8634NET

Salary Level - Lecturer Level B: A$84,927 - A$100,119 per year (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

This position is jointly between Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research (55%) and the School of Mathematics (45%). Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research is a research group at UNSW dedicated entirely to road and transport safety research. The Centre is a collaborative initiative of the Roads and Traffic Authority, the Motor Accident Authority and UNSW. It currently has seven full-time researchers undertaking leading edge, multi-disciplinary research into all aspects of transport and road safety.

The Department of Statistics in the School of Mathematics & Statistics conducts teaching programs at all levels including a vigorous Master of Statistics program. It has 14 full-time academic staff who conduct research in modern statistical and biostatistical methodology and their applications. Applications are invited for appointment as Research Fellow/Biostatistician. The successful applicant will help to develop a program of research involving methodological developments and biostatistical support across a range injury epidemiology and prevention research projects. They will also teach undergraduate and post-graduate programs, including short-courses and workshops in statistics.

To be successful in this position, applicants should have:

PhD or equivalent qualification in statistics or biostatistics

Proof of strong research capacity in an area of biostatistics relevant to transport and road safety

Demonstrated capacity to design and deliver high quality courses; excellent statistical analysis skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of equity and diversity principles; and knowledge of OHS responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant OHS training

This is a full time, fixed term position for up to three years with a possibility of renewal.

Women and people from EEO groups are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should address the selection criteria found within the position description, in their online application.

For further information about the position, please contact the Professor Ann Williamson on email a.williamson@unsw.edu.au or telephone (61 2) 9385 4599, or Professor Anthony Dooley on email a.dooley@unsw.edu.au or telephone (61 2) 9385 7114.

Applications close : 30 March 2012

For more information and to apply on line: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/02031204.html