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Menzies School of Health Research
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
BIOSTATISTICIAN
Academic Level B or C (depending on qualifications and experience)
Salary range $57,696 - $81,498
plus excellent salary packaging and annual leave benefits
MSHR is seeking a suitable candidate to provide
biostatistical leadership, analysis and data
management support to researchers and
postgraduate research students across MSHR’s
diverse research portfolio. This person will
also be expected to teach biostatistics in
postgraduate education programs and to supervise junior statisticians.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant
will have skills and qualifications including: a
degree in statistics or biostatistics; proficient
in the use of a range of statistical and database
software packages, including SPSS and STATA, for
manipulation and analysis of data sets;
experience and ability in providing statistical
methods and analysis within a health research
environment and demonstrated success in teaching
statistics/biostatistics to postgraduate
students. Postgraduate qualifications in
statistics or biostatistics; and experience with
advanced statistical methodologies would also be viewed favourably.
Menzies has existing links with the Clinical
Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU) at the
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and
University of Melbourne Department of
Paediatrics, under the direction of Prof John
Carlin. The opportunity exists to develop a
collaboration with CEBU that would allow for
feedback and consultation on biostatistical
issues, undertaking collaborative projects, joint
involvement in teaching activities, and
interaction with other biostatisticians.
The position is full-time for at least 2 years,
and assistance with relocation costs may be negotiated.
Contact for further information: Assoc Prof Ross Bailie – 08 8922 8673.
The Position Description (including Selection
Criteria) for the above position may be obtained
from [log in to unmask] on 08 8922 7832,
or downloaded from http://www.menzies.edu.au/opportunities.
Applications should include a statement
addressing the Selection Criteria, and a copy of
your CV nominating 3 referees. These can be
mailed to the HR Officer, PO Box 41096,
Casuarina NT 0811, or emailed to
[log in to unmask], by COB 15 May 2006.
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