Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Biostatistics

The University of Sydney

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER - BIOSTATISTICS
SYDNEY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
REFERENCE NO. 2469/1114

Teaching and research role in biostatistics

Collaborative team environment to support your professional development

Part-time (0.5FTE) fixed term for 3 years: base salary $93k - $132k p.a. (pro rata), leave loading and up to 17% superannuation

The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Within the university, the Sydney Medical School is one of the Asia Pacific region's most highly rated education and research institutions. Our graduates play leading roles in all health fields in all corners of the globe. Our world class research includes strong programs in diseases which affect millions of lives, such as cancer, obesity, heart disease, infectious diseases and mental illness.

The Sydney School of Public Health is a network of researchers, research groups and centres that facilitate the study of public health. Offering educational and research opportunities, the school's work is recognised as an institutional strength for the University. The school is widely known for its strengths in biostatistics and epidemiology.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Lecturer (level B) or Senior Lecturer (level C) in the discipline of biostatistics to make a significant contribution to our teaching and programs. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with a strong interest in biostatistics to continue their professional development with a school renowned for its high quality research and teaching.

In this role you will:

teach introductory and more advanced biostatistics to postgraduate students enrolled in degrees in biostatistics, public health and clinical epidemiology, using both face to face and on-line delivery

take on responsibility for unit of study coordination

conduct research in biostatistics, public health or clinical epidemiology, including presentations and peer-reviewed publications

supervise Master of Biostatistics and other postgraduate coursework students' research projects.

In addition, for a Senior Lecturer (level C) appointment, you will:

contribute to curriculum development

recruit and supervise postgraduate research students

pursue a leadership role in research, including grant acquisition.

To succeed in securing this role you will have:

a higher degree in biostatistics or applied statistics

experience teaching biostatistics or applied statistics

good English language communication skills; and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals (desirable)

experience with online teaching (desirable).

In addition, for a Senior Lecturer (level C) appointment, you will possess:

previous experience in curriculum development and administration

an established publication record in high impact journals and demonstrated capacity for research grant acquisition

experience with research student supervision.

Interviews for this position are expected to take place in the second half of January 2015. The successful applicant must be in a position to teach and coordinate a unit of study in Semester 1, 2015.

Level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.

Please note candidates must have unlimited rights to work within Australia.

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

CLOSING DATE: 4 January 2015 (11pm Sydney Time)

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has 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 also encouraged.