Research Officer/Statistician

Data Analysis Australia

Research Officer/Statistician

UNSW Australia, Faculty of Medicine, Centre for Big Data Research

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The National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit (NPESU) is a national agency for epidemiological and statistical information on reproductive technology, pregnancy, childbirth, and the health care of newborns. The Unit is part of the Centre for Big Data Research in Health and the School of Women's & Children's Health. It is located within the vibrant campus life of UNSW Campus, Kensington.

About the role

$78K - A93K per annum (plus 9.5% superannuation contribution and leave loading)

Fixed Term for an initial period of 12 months

Full-time (35 hours per week). A part-time position will be considered.

The NPESU is seeking a highly motivated Research Officer / Statistician to assist with the management of the Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database (ANZARD) and conduct epidemiological research on assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments and outcomes. The position will involve a range of activities including liaising with fertility clinics regarding data provision and validation, co-ordinating quality assurance and data requests, preparation of statistical tables for publications, and a variety of analytical research activities. The level offered will be dependent on the level of statistical and research experience, and the qualifications of the incumbent. Applicants with demonstrated experience in undertaking independent epidemiological research will be considered for the higher level.

Part time applicants will also be considered - please indicate on your application.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

High level skills in statistical software packages such as SAS, SPSS, STATA;

A proven ability to manage and analyse large health related data sets and a willingness to explore and learn new analytical methods and software;

Previous experience is conducting epidemiological research and/or managing clinical registers would be advantageous;

Tertiary or post-graduate qualifications in statistics, epidemiology, or biostatistics or a closely related field.

You are required to systematically address the selection criteria in your application.

The successful applicant may be required to undertake a criminal record check prior to appointment to this role.

Contact:
Associate Professor Georgina Chambers, Director, NPESU
E: g.chambers@unsw.edu.au
T: (61 2) 9385 9154

To apply please visit our website: http://jobs.unsw.edu.au