Associate Lecturer

University of Sydney

ASSOCIATE LECTURER - EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
University of Sydney

REFERENCE NO. 1859/0813

Full-time for 12 months fixed-term (with possibility of renewal for a further 12 months)

The Sydney Medical School is a large and comprehensive assembly of health and medical education and research in the Asia-Pacific region. The Sydney School of Public Health, a core part of the Sydney Medical School, offers leading educational and research opportunities that are recognised as an institutional strength for the University. The school currently has a fixed term full-time appointment available for an Associate Lecturer Epidemiology and Biostatistics to commence in January 2014.

In this role you will:

tutor in both biostatistics and epidemiology

help coordinate teaching in these areas for postgraduate students in a range of programs including the Master of Public Health, Master of International Public Health and Master of Clinical Epidemiology

be responsible for associated administration duties, the development and grading of assessment material and evaluation of course work.

To be successful in this role you will have:

a Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Clinical Epidemiology or completion of equivalent core coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics (essential)

a sound understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics demonstrated by completion of at least some advanced elective units in epidemiology and biostatistics in an MPH or equivalent program

excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

teaching and administrative experience (desirable).

This is a junior academic position and will be suitable for applicants desiring experience and professional development working in an academic environment within one of Australia's leading universities.

Enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Associate Professor Tim Driscoll on +61 2 9351 4372, or Dr Kevin McGeechan on +61 2 9351 4648.

General enquiries regarding the recruitment process may be directed to Julie Small on +61 2 8627 1223.

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

Please note, only candidates with unlimited rights to work in Australia are eligible to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2013 (11.00pm Sydney Time)