Dear all
We are seeking a Part Time (at 0.6 FTE) Biostatistician - Research Officer to join the Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics Unit (CEBU) in the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, initially on a 12-month contract but with the possibility of extension depending on the workload.
The Biostatistician will be expected to contribute statistical expertise to a portfolio of clinical trials and related projects, within the work program of CEBU and the Melbourne Children's Trials Centre (MCTC). This will involve direct contributions to the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of randomised trials, including the development of research protocols and grant proposals, and contributing to scientific publications. The appointee will also be expected to contribute to CEBU's training program in quantitative research methods by sharing in the development and delivery of short courses in biostatistics and statistical computing. The position is expected to work with a significant degree of independence, reporting to the Associate Director (Biostatistics) of the MCTC and working closely with other members of the CEBU and MCTC teams.
To be successful in this role you will have:
* A postgraduate qualification in biostatistics or closely related discipline
* Evidence of involvement in significant research publication
* At least two years' experience in collaborative research involving the application of statistical methods in health research
* Experience with randomised trials and related statistical methods
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills both with other statisticians and clinicians
* Excellent statistical computing skills, preferably including familiarity with the Stata statistical package (or demonstrable capacity to develop this quickly)
* Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
* Working with Children & National Police Clearance (if appointed) in compliance with the Victorian Governments Child Safety Standards.
And ideally
* A PhD in biostatistics or related field
* Experience in teaching biostatistics at introductory level (to clinicians and other health researchers with minimal background in research methods)
The deadline for applications is Friday the 1st of June.
For more information and to apply for this role please see https://career10.successfactors.com/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0007531036P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_GB&career_job_req_id=15206&selected_lang=en_GB&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&_s.crb=NiyMF3HabuxqjLlI1Y4Cmiba89E%3d
A/Prof Katherine Lee PhD
Biostatistician-Princ Research Fellow
Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics (CEBU)
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
The Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Road
Parkville, Victoria 3052 Australia
T +61 3 9345 6549
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