Epidemiology and Prevention Research Group
School of Public Health
Sydney Medical School
Reference No. 1127/0716
Located at the Camperd
Part-time 0.5FTE, fixed term for 12
months
Remuneration package: $103K-$112K p.a. pro rata
which includes leave loading and up to 17% super
The
University of Sydney is Australia’s first university and has an outstanding
global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600
permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.
The role will be physically based at the Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
Research Group, Sydney School of Public Health, in Camperdown, Sydney. This
group engages with the Melanoma Institute Australia and other local, national
and international groups to promote cancer epidemiology and cancer services research
and their translation into cancer control policy and clinical practice.
We are currently seeking a Biostatistician to
provide statistical analysis support for the Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
Research Group, Sydney School of Public Health. The role involves statistical
analysis of epidemiological, genetic, clinical and molecular data from a range
of different studies, but predominantly analysis of gene-environment
interactions and risk prediction modelling using population-based and
family-based case-control data from an international melanoma research
consortium (GenoMEL). The role includes contributing to research publications,
presentations and grant applications.
As the Biostatistician you will:
- undertake
statistical analysis of epidemiological and genetic data from case-control
population-based studies and family-based studies from the international
Genetics of Melanoma (GenoMEL) Consortium, including the population-based
Australian Melanoma Family Study. Genetic data includes genome-wide data
as well as high penetrance mutations - provide
data management in accordance with best practice, including data checking
and quality control, harmonisation of data from different sources,
development of analytical protocols, management of electronic files and
records, archiving - ensure
confidentiality of databases and other related information - contribute
to research publications and presentations, including peer-reviewed
journal articles - provide
biostatistical advice and training in statistical analysis, and advice on
the feasibility of data extraction and analysis for proposed projects, to
other research staff and postgraduate research students - participate
in the groups’ academic and operational meetings - undertake
statistical analysis and provide statistical advice for other cancer
research projects and grant applications - undertake
continuing professional development activities in biostatistics and
melanoma research.
You will require:
- completion
or nearing completion of postgraduate degree in statistics or
biostatistics or statistical genetics; or postgraduate degree in public
health/epidemiology with successful completion of advanced units of study
in statistics/biostatistics; or equivalent - strong demonstrated
skills in statistical analysis of complex epidemiological, clinical and/or
genetic, data including multiple regression and logistic regression
techniques, survival analysis, risk prediction modelling; and ability to
use SAS or STATA statistical software - demonstrable
experience in processing complex data sets - an
understanding of key issues and experience in development of policy and
procedures in relation to data management, statistical analyses and
quality control - excellent
computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to format documents
and draw plots, charts and graphs using software - expertise
in working through problems systematically and cooperatively with
colleagues and implementing agreed solutions - excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
All applications must
be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.
Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment
and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE:
5pm 28 July 2016
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity
and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women
and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has
established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
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