Senior Research Officer

Cancer Council Victoria

Senior Research Officer - Statistician
(Ref. EPI.145)

Join a large and dedicated research team

Make a significant contribution to epidemiological research

Full-time fixed term position - St Kilda Road, Melbourne

About your environment

Cancer Council Victoria has been leading efforts against cancer since 1936 through world leading research, prevention, support and advocacy programs. The Cancer Epidemiology and Intelligence Division consists of several resources and programs that contribute to the generation of intelligence about cancer including the Cancer Epidemiology Centre (CEC) and the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR). Research programs and studies within the CEC include the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (MCCS), the Prostate Cancer Program, the Rare or Under-Researched Cancer Program, the Diet & Nutrition Program and the Australian Breakthrough Cancer (ABC) Study.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Research Officer - Statistician to join the Cancer Epidemiology Centre. Reporting to the Team Leader - Statistical Analysis Cluster, your role is to:

Analyse existing data from CEC programs and studies and the VCR and contribute to the writing of scientific papers for publication in peer reviewed journals and grant applications

Provide technical reports to senior CEC and VCR staff and external collaborators and stakeholders, and deliver sound technical advice on statistical methods

Present at local and national scientific and public meetings

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

A Master's Degree in biostatistics or epidemiology or in a related discipline and demonstrated experience in carrying out statistical analysis in relevant areas

A proven record of achievement in scholarly research with an ability to perform appropriate statistical analyses for epidemiological research projects and write scientific reports, papers and grant applications

Excellent communication skills with sound negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate with other researchers as part of a team

What we can offer you

This full-time fixed term position for 1 year provides a salary within range $62,849 - $70,663 pa plus superannuation, annual leave loading and the benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card. We can also offer a flexible and friendly work environment, social and wellbeing activities, and a location close to public transport.

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers to download a Position Description and the Key Selection Criteria and forward your full application (resume, cover letter and completed Key Selection Criteria document) to hr@cancervic.org.au. For more information contact Roger Milne on (03) 9514 6293.

Applications close 9 February 2015

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply