Contribute to meaningful project for a passionate, well renowned, and collegiate team
Full time, fixed term for 2 years
Base salary $108,557 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Biostatistician provides deep technical knowledge and project management support to the Chief Investigator and collaborates with academics and research professionals to support the research and/or clinical trial requirements for the work area specifically providing biostatistical capacity. This includes actively leading and contributing to the statistical aspect of research activities, designing research protocols, undertaking critical aspects of research work including formation of analysis and key findings. Collates and records research data, draws insights and analyses, reports information from the research undertaken and may work with the Chief Investigator and/or Senior Academics to source grant funding.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
takes a lead role in the collection of research data and prepares statistical analyses and insights for inclusion in projects and reports
undertakes complex research and prepares analysis on key areas of focus, under broad guidance of the Chief Investigator and in collaboration with other senior research staff
supports the Chief Investigator/Supervisor in the development of the research project’s objectives
sources information, researches and prepares the statistics required in drafts for research publications and presentations including preparing literary reviews and carrying out theoretical research to support the overall research objectives
undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities.
About you
working experience in statistical program design
experience working with large datasets and linked data
experience as a statistician
capacity to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary research team
bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant training/experience
excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and an extraordinary level of empathy and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritize workload during busy periods.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements
EEO statement
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We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.
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