Biostatisticians (Research Officer / Research Assistant)
Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics Unit (CEBU)
& Centre for Adolescent Health,
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI), Melbourne

We are seeking to fill 2-3 posts for biostatisticians. A range of 
roles is required, including core research support activities, such 
as teaching of short courses, provision of research design advice and 
conducting data analysis, within the Clinical Epidemiology and 
Biostatistics Unit, and a more focused position providing direct 
support to ongoing large epidemiological studies within the Centre 
for Adolescent Health. The positions are framed for up to three 
appointees, comprising 1.5 experienced biostatisticians, and 0.5 of a 
junior position, but the precise mix of appointments will depend on 
the applications received. At the more senior level, you will be 
responsible for expert biostatistical advice and analysis, teaching 
of basic statistical methods and contributing independently to the 
conduct of high-quality research. At the more junior level you will 
provide support in data processing, statistical analysis, database 
management, and related report writing and communication for a range 
of research projects. You will need to be able to demonstrate 
appropriate training and technical skills in statistics, strong 
motivation for working in health research, and excellent communication skills.

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) is a world class 
child health research institute discovering ways to prevent and treat 
conditions that affect babies, children and adolescents, encompassing 
laboratory, clinical and public health approaches to research. Our 
research is organised in themes that reflect the key areas in which 
we strive to achieve these objectives. The themes bring together the 
best skills and knowledge in cross-disciplinary teams working 
collaboratively to solve broader children's health problems. The 
Institute is affiliated with the University of Melbourne, and is 
based at the Royal Children's Hospital in Parkville, Melbourne.

For full details of the positions available follow the Employment 
link at www.mcri.edu.au. Applications close 26 June.



John Carlin
Director, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU)
Murdoch Children's Research Institute &
University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics

Professorial Fellow
Centre for Molecular, Environmental, Genetic & Analytic (MEGA) Epidemiology,
School of Population Health, University of Melbourne

Postal address: CEBU, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052. AUSTRALIA
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