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Menzies School of Health Research Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
BIOSTATISTICIAN (Re-advertised, existing
applicants need not re-apply and those
applications are still to be considered)
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 5 June 2006.
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