Associate Lecturer
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
School of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine
The University of Sydney
Reference No. 142390
The Faculty of Medicine is a large and comprehensive assembly of health and
medical education and research in the Asia Pacific. The School of Public
Health, a core part of the Faculty, offers leading educational and research
opportunities that are recognised as an institutional strength for the
University.
The School currently has a fixed term full time appointment available for an
Associate Lecturer in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, to commence in January
2009.
The appointee will tutor in both biostatistics and epidemiology and help
coordinate teaching in these areas for postgraduate students in a range of
programs including the Master of Public Health, Master of International
Public Health and Master of Clinical Epidemiology. This is a junior academic
position and will be suitable for applicants desiring experience working in
an academic environment within one of Australia’s leading universities. The
successful candidate will be responsible for associated administration
duties, the development and grading of assessment material and evaluation of
course work.
A Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Clinical Epidemiology or
completion of equivalent core coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics
is required. The appointee will need a sound understanding of epidemiology
and biostatistics demonstrated by completion of at least some advanced
elective units in epidemiology and biostatistics in an MPH or equivalent
program.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise
workloads to meet deadlines, and the ability to work as part of a team as
well as independently are essential. Teaching and administrative experience
will be advantageous.
The position is full-time fixed term for 12 months, subject to the
completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is
the possibility of further offers of employment for 12 months, subject to
funding and need.
Remuneration package: up to $61,925 - $84,037 p.a. pro rata (which includes
a base salary Associate Lecturer Level A $52,328 - $71,012 p.a., leave
loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
For more information and to apply, please visit
http://positions.usyd.edu.au/allstat4
Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Dr Tim Driscoll on (02)
9351 4372, or Assoc Prof Alex Barratt on (02) 9351 5103, or Assoc Prof Petra
Macaskill on (02) 9351 5128. General enquiries can be directed to Nichol
Hildebrand on (02) 9036 7293.
Closing Date: 14 December 2008
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