*Hi everyone, we are now recruiting a BioStatistician at the Statistics
Division of the George Institute for Global Health in Sydney.*

*Applications can be made at
https://applynow.net.au/jobs/GEORGE134-biostatistician
<https://applynow.net.au/jobs/GEORGE134-biostatistician> *

*See full job description below.*

*The George Institute for Global Health*

The George Institute (TGI) employs 700+ people, focused on improving the
health of millions of people worldwide. As a medical research institute
affiliated with leading universities (UNSW, University of Oxford, Peking
University Health Science Center) and with projects in approximately 50
countries, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to find the best
ways to prevent and treat chronic disease and injury, and to influence
policy and practice worldwide. Our innovative commercial enterprises help
maximise our impact.

*Context of the Role *

The Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) was established as part of the
George Institute’s global operations. This division has five main areas of
responsibility, namely, Academic Project Operations, Research Strategy and
Services, *Statistics*, Health Economics and Process Evaluation, and Health
Systems Science.

Established in Sydney in 2006, the Statistics Division has grown
substantially and now includes staff in Australia, China, India and the UK
working across a vast portfolio of clinical research studies. With
employees across the world working on many projects, it is crucial for the
Statistics division to ensure the integrity and accuracy of its work.

*The Role (Full time / 2 year fixed term contract / renewable)*

The Statistics Division is responsible for the provision of statistical
expertise to support the research done at the George Institute; this
includes clinical trials, meta-analyses, and range of observational studies
including surveys and linked health data. The Biostatistician is
responsible for the analysis of medical research projects conducted by The
George Institute for Global Health in Australia and globally.

*Duties and Key Responsibilities*

   - Work in collaboration with, and provide statistical expertise to the
   research staff at the Institute
   - Perform sample size calculations
   - Prepare randomisation schedules
   - Prepare derived datasets for the analyses using R, SAS and/or Stata
   - Program and validate statistical analyses in R, SAS and/or Stata
   - Perform advanced statistical analyses
   - Prepare and deliver reports for interim and final analyses
   - Program randomization schedules
   - Assist with the creation of statistical analysis plans
   - Contribute to the interpretation and publication of research results
   - Contribute to capacity building
   - Keep abreast of new statistical methods
   - Comply with all institute policies and SOPs as well as regulatory
   requirements for the programming, analysis and reporting of research
   projects (e.g. FDA, EMEA, TGA etc)

 *Skills, Knowledge and Experience*

   - Postgraduate qualification (PhD, MPhil, MSc) in Statistics
   - Experience in statistical analyses and programming within a medical
   research environment
   - Excellent working knowledge of at least one of the softwares: R, SAS,
   Stata
   - Understanding of data management principles and regulatory
   requirements for clinical trials and medical research
   - Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong focus on quality and
   timely delivery of work
   - Experience in working collaboratively in a team with researchers and
   other statisticians
   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   - High level problem solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
   - Ability to see the big picture, whilst still maintaining a focus on
   detail and implementation
   - Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing
   organisational priorities and ambiguous environments

For Informal enquiries please contact Gian Luca Di Tanna (Head, Statistics
Australia) at [log in to unmask]

Kind Regards,

Gian Luca Di Tanna


*Gian Luca Di Tanna* | PhD MPhil MSc CStat
Head, Statistics Australia, Statistics Division

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