Job: Biostatistician in child health research
The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is a multi-disciplinary
research centre affiliated with the University of Western Australia
(WA), Curtin University and other WA universities in Perth, Western
Australia. Its aims are to conduct research, influence policy and train
PhD and other students in a range of scientific areas. The Institute has
a broad spread of research areas, including all the most important
health and psycho-social problems experienced by WA young people.
The Population Sciences Division is seeking a full-time Data
Analyst/Biostatistician to undertake statistical analysis,
interpretation and presentation of complex epidemiological data. This
person will liaise with epidemiologists and other scientific personnel
to provide statistical support for research projects; in the areas of
study design, data extraction, statistical analysis and interpretation
of results. The analyst will also be required to contribute to the
preparation of research publications and research proposals for
submission to external bodies.
The position offers the opportunity for a highly motivated person to
make vital contributions to important improvements in infant, child and
youth health and wellbeing. While primarily a supporting position, there
will be some opportunity to develop one's own lines of research within
the Institute aims.
It is essential that applicants have tertiary qualifications involving
statistical data analysis and experience with one or more statistical
software packages (e.g. R, STATA, SAS, S-Plus, SPSS) for manipulation
and analysis of data. Past experience in epidemiological research with
hands-on experience in the analysis of large and/or linked data sets
will be highly regarded.
For further information, please contact Professor Nick de Klerk on 61 8
9489 7735 (e-mail [log in to unmask]) or see www.ichr.uwa.edu.au
The salary for this position will be negotiated depending on experience
and qualifications in the Research Officer to Senior Research Fellow
range. Generous salary packaging and superannuation benefits also apply.
The position is for a period of one year initially, with excellent
prospects of continuation.
Intending applicants should contact Julia Emmerson to obtain a Job
Description and Selection Criteria on 61 8 9489 7976 or e-mail
[log in to unmask] Applications should include a statement
addressing the selection criteria, proof of academic qualifications, a
curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees, and
be forwarded to: Julia Emmerson, Human Resources Manager, Telethon
Institute for Child Health Research, PO Box 855, West Perth, WA 6872
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 24 June 2009.
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