Biostatisticians (Academic)
NHRMC Clinical Trials Centre
Reference No. 148504
The NHRMC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is funded by the National Health
and Medical Research Council and is a research centre of the University
of Sydney.
Positions, located at, and working with the Biostatistics Group at the
CTC, are now open for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. These positions
require a sound understanding of and the ability to develop
methodological concepts, as well as being able to conduct optimal
analyses on a variety of research projects. It is envisaged that one of
the positions will also add support to the research projects undertaken
at the Sydney Cancer Centre (SCC). The research projects at the SCC will
involve leading and overseeing statistical analysis and methodological
research in aspects of cancer genetic epidemiology and other oncology
projects. Additionally, the position will require involvement in aspects
of the statistical activities in the oncology (and other) projects at
the CTC as part of a senior statistical team. Other areas of research
within the CTC include other areas of medicine including neonatal
intensive care, complementary medicine and systematic reviews.
The Clinical Trials Centre has a team of twelve biostatisticians who
provide academic and research support to the research effort of the CTC,
SCC and also provide a statistical clinic to medical researchers at
Nepean Hospital. The successful applicant would be expected to
contribute to these research activities.
These positions require extensive experience in clinical trials
principles, methods and analyses.
Further opportunities exist for supervising postgraduate students (PhD,
Masters) in biostatistics and controlled clinical trials, as well as
contributing to the teaching of postgraduate master's courses in
biostatistics and public health and external short courses conducted by
the Clinical Trials Centre.
The successful applicant will be expected to have a thorough
understanding of the methodological and statistical issues which arise
in epidemiological research especially those relating to individual
patient data. For involvement with the SCC they will be expected to
contribute to the broader interests of the group including design of
Phase I and II studies. Experience in clinical trials methodology, and
in biostatistical analysis/research in a number of clinical areas is
highly desirable.
Level of appointment will take into account both track record and level
of experience.
These positions are full-time fixed term for 12 months, subject to the
completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.
For more information and to apply, please visit
http://positions.usyd.edu.au/anzstat9
Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Prof Val Gebski or
Adrienne Kirby on +61 2 9562 5000. General enquiries can be directed to
Nichol Hildebrand on (02) 9036 7293.
Closing Date: 21 February 2009
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