This is a re-posting of a previous advertisment. Please note that the closing date has been extended by one week. Although the position is open to international applicants renumeration for relocation expenses is not available. The contact person is Dr. L. Hancock ([log in to unmask]) The UNIVERSITY of NEWCASTLE Job Posted: 22-FEB-99 AUSTRALIA. The University of Newcastle is one of Australia's leading universities - an exceptional achiever in research with an international reputation for expertise in innovative approaches to teaching and learning. FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES. SENIOR STATISTICIAN. SCHOOL OF POPULATION HEALTH SCIENCES (POSITION NO. G34/99). Position: The Hunter Centre for Health Advancement is a collaborative unit of the Hunter Area health Service and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Newcastle and undertakes a range of health programs in the Hunter Area. The appointee will coordinate and provide statistical information, analyses and present findings to management and external funding bodies. Person: Applicants should possess a relevant postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualifications; extensive experience in the application of statistics and the use of statistical packages for the manipulation of data and statistical analysis including programming; expertise in complex data editing methods and well-developed analytical and problem solving skills. Extensive experience in population health research, survey statistics or biostatistics would also be an advantage. Benefits: HEW Level 8 $46,162 to $53,855 per annum plus an increase of 4% payable on March 1, 1999. Further Information: This position is available on a full time (fixed-term) basis until 31 December, 2000. Contact Dr Lynne Hancock on telephone +61 2 4924 6365 or email [log in to unmask] Applications Close: 12 March, 1999. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: An information package for the above position that includes the full selection criteria and application form must be obtained from the Human Resource Management Branch by telephoning +61 (02) 49216742 before submitting an application. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of no smoking in the workplace. Ross Corkrey Hunter Centre for Health Advancement Locked Bag 10 WALLSEND NSW 2287 AUSTRALIA email: [log in to unmask] Ph: 02 4924 6314 Overseas ph: +61 2 4924 6314 Fax: 02 4924 6209 Overseas fax: +61 2 4924 6209 CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVILEGE NOTICE The information contained in this email message is intended for the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute, take any action reliant on, or disclose any details of the information in this email to any other person or organisation. If you have received this email in error please notify us immediately. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%