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Apologies for cross-posting. Please forward this announcement to those who may be interested. Please respond to the contact details below, and not to me. Thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- NSW Injury Risk Management Research Centre (IRMRC) & Department of Statistics, School of Mathematics Sydney, Australia Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow Ref. 2875EMAIL This position is jointly between the IRMRC (60%) and the School of Mathematics (40%). The NSW Injury Risk Management Research Centre (IRMRC) is an independent research centre of the University of NSW. The Centre is a collaborative initiative of NSW Health, the Roads and Traffic Authority, the Motor Accident Authority and UNSW. It undertakes leading edge epidemiological research into injury risk management. The Department of Statistics in the School of Mathematics conducts teaching programs at all levels including a vigorous Master of Statistics program. It has 14 full time academic staff who conduct research in modern statistical and biostatistical methodology and their applications. Applications are invited for appointment as Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow (depending on qualifications and experience). The successful applicant will help to develop a program of research involving methodological developments and biostatistical support across a range injury epidemiology and prevention research projects. They will also teach upper level undergraduate and masters level courses in statistical methodology relevant to clinical or intervention trials, medical statistics, statistics in epidemiology, longitudinal data analysis, analysis of survey or other data collections in complex investigations. Essential criteria at either level: a PhD or equivalent qualification and proof of exceptional research capacity in an area relevant to biostatistics; demonstrated capacity to design and deliver high quality course in the areas listed above; understanding of equity and diversity principles; knowledge of OHS responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant OHS training. Additional Essential criteria for appointment as Research Fellow: a substantial body of published research, and a proven capacity for self-directed research; excellent statistical analysis and communication skills. Desirable criteria at either level: refereed publications, history of successful grant applications and experience closely related to the analysis of epidemiological data. The salary level for Postdoctoral Fellow is $53,714 - $57,438 per year and for Research Fellow is $60,304 - $71,050 per year depending on qualifications and experience. This is a fixed term position for up to three years, with a possibility of renewal dependent on funding. For further information contact Professor Caroline Finch on telephone +61 (2) 9385 5361, email: [log in to unmask] or Professor William Dunsmuir on telephone +61 (2) 9385 7035, email: [log in to unmask] Applications close 30 July 2004. Application Procedure Applicants must include a completed UNSW application form, resume and application letter, addressing the selection criteria, QUOTING REF NUMBER and details of 2 referees, (where requested, copies of academic transcripts and qualifications should be included). Applications may be submitted by email: [log in to unmask], facsimile: (02) 9662 2832 or post to: Recruitment, Human Resources, UNSW Sydney 2052 by the application close date. On-line/email applications are encouraged and will receive confirmation of receipt. http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/employment.htm ################################################################# Scott Sisson Department of Statistics Phone: +61 2 9385 7027, Ext: 57027 School of Mathematics Fax: +61 2 9385 7123 University of New South Wales Web: www.maths.unsw.edu.au/~scott Sydney 2052, Australia UNSW CRICOS Code: 00098G