Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics

Murdoch University

Molecular and Biomedical Sciences: Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics
Ref: 1017B05

Continuous Full-Time position commence from January 2015
Remuneration package:
- Senior Lecturer $107k – $123k (Base Salary)
- Lecturer $87k - $103k (Base Salary)
- plus 17% superannuation and the opportunity to salary package
Ref: 1017B05 Vacancy ref #201104

Murdoch is a University striving to make a difference to the way we live, think and understand each other and the world around us. Over the past two years Murdoch has undergone significant restructure to boost the quality of research and teaching and is today amongst one of the best universities in the world opened less than fifty years ago.

The School of Veterinary and Life Sciences at Murdoch University has core research and teaching strengths in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Sciences and Environmental and Conservation Sciences. The School also hosts the College of Veterinary Medicine and is involved in teaching undergraduate medical students and biomedical science students, amongst other Life Science cohorts.

Murdoch University invites applications for a continuing (tenure-track) position in biostatistics within the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences. The position will be filled at either the Senior Lecturer (C) or the Lecturer (B) level.

The position will be required to contribute to a number of relevant undergraduate units, including research skills units; to collaborate in the development of coursework Masters degrees; and to supervise honours and HDR students. Expectations are commensurate with level of appointment.

The successful candidate will have, or be developing, a strong international research profile in aspects of biostatistics, particularly as this relates to agriculture and fisheries, the environment and/or human and animal health. Strengths in modelling or bioinformatics in addition to more classical bio-statistical skills are desirable. Besides their own research interests, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate closely with other research groups in the School and provide bio-statistical support and advice.

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description, alternatively please contact Associate Professor Wayne Greene, Leader of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences on (+61) 8 9360 2545 or email W.Greene@murdoch.edu.au.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the Position Description).

Application procedures and the position description can be found at the university web links as shown below.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/About-us/Careers-at-Murdoch/

Please contact recruitment@murdoch.edu.au, with queries relating to the application process.

Closing date: Friday 1st August 2014