Research Associate/Research Fellow - Biostatistics

The University of Sydney

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/RESEARCH FELLOW – BIOSTATISTICS
SCREENING AND TEST EVALUATION PROJECT
SYDNEY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
REFERENCE NO. 644/0314

Research focused role

Work within an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting

Full-time fixed term until 31/12/2015, remuneration package: Base salary $63k - $108k p.a., leave loading and up to 17% superannuation

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.

The Sydney School of Public Health, a core unit within the Sydney Medical School, 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.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Associate (Level A) or Research Fellow (Level B) 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 with expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics and psychology and covers both methodological and applied research studies.

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

In this role you will:

provide statistical advice and support to STEP researchers and STEP collaborators on screening and diagnostic test evaluation

use statistical software to manage and analyse data

work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic team

contribute to drafting and dissemination of research results.

If appointed at the Research Fellow level you will also:

supervise junior researchers, providing them with high-level advice on the best approaches to statistical design and analysis

plan and lead statistical analyses.

To be successful in securing this role you will have:

a Masters or PhD degree in statistics or biostatistics

a history of research evidenced by peer review publications (for appointment at level B)

experience working as a statistician in a health research environment (for appointment at level B)

experience fitting and interpreting complex statistical models (for appointment at level B

strong statistical computing skills in statistical software (e.g. SAS, Stata and R)

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

excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate statistical results to non-statisticians.

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 by mid-2014.

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

CLOSING DATE: 7 May 2014 (11.00pm Sydney Time)

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.