Research Associate/Research Fellow in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

• Full time or Part time, 2 year fixed term with possibility of extension
• Exciting academic opportunity for a biostatisticians and/or epidemiologist to join the research team located in the School of Public Health
• Base Salary Level A ($79,784 – $107,516) – Level B ($113,184 – $134,403) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Public Health are seeking to appoint Research Associate/Research Fellow in Biostatistics and Epidemiology to join our research team. This position will contribute statistical analyses to a range of projects on topics related to chronic kidney disease and solid organ transplantation, at the Centre for Organ Donation Evidence https://organdonationevidence.org.au/ .

The research team conducts health services research through an equity lens, and members have diverse skill sets and come from a range of backgrounds. Projects will include, for example, predicting donation and transplantation outcomes, modelling changes in the epidemiology of morbidity and mortality, using national linked health datasets, and diffusion of new treatment technologies for chronic kidney disease in Australia using national registry data, and on comparing treatment options for people with diabetes and kidney failure in Australia and New Zealand. The role will include work on a several large data linkage projects which have either been achieved or are in process.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with the Professor, Clinical Epidemiologist and Transplant Nephrologist, Biostatistician and the research team
• apply a variety of statistical methods to project data, including survival analyses, regression modelling, excess mortality modelling, risk prediction modelling and statistical methods for analysing correlated data
• generate reports for stakeholder meetings, and other dissemination, as well as contribute to academic papers
• design research projects and either supervise or carry out analysis
• contribute to writing grant proposals and submissions
• may supervise postgraduate research students or projects, where appropriate
• develop productive relationships, collaborations and partnerships with external parties (including research partners, government bodies and industry) which will ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for the profession, industry and/or community

About you

• Masters or equivalent degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or other quantitative discipline
• have strong skills in statistical analysis of complex clinical or epidemiological data
• knowledge of a range of statistical packages (R, Stata, etc)
• hold previous experience working on linked health data and health service research
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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Sunday 30 October 2022 11:59 PM