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Biostatistician, Infectious Disease Implementation Research
The Implementation Research Team, within the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases aims to be at the cutting edge of methods to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of new and existing treatments. Our work spans Bayesian adaptive clinical trials, observational comparative effectiveness studies, signal detection and real-time monitoring systems, transmission modeling and Bayesian network analysis.
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious and skilled individual to be part of an energetic and interdisciplinary research team. The key objective of the role is to support to the senior biostatistician through:
- Carrying out analyses (data handling, modelling, reporting etc.) on Implementation Research team projects
- Providing study design advice and/or grant writing support to researchers in the Implementation Research team
- Contributing, where applicable, to research support activities (ethics applications, training, resource management)
Candidates with an experience in, or an interest in developing skills in, Bayesian analysis including hierarchical models, adaptive clinical trials and/or network analysis will looked upon favourably.
The dynamic working environment requires candidates to have strong organisational skills and to work productively in a team setting.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience in statistical analyses, interpretation and presentation of complex and/or large datasets of health data
- Experience with statistical software packages (preferably R) for the manipulation and analysis of data
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Good time and project management skills and ability to take responsibility for own work
- Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and ensure work is of high quality
- Willingness to learn new technologies and techniques
This is a full time fixed term position, for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
The successful candidate will have to present a current National Police Check before commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the job description available here.
Applications MUST include a statement addressing the selection criteria, the applicant's curriculum vitae and the contact details of two current referees. Applicants not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered for this position.
Forward your application to applications@telethonkids.org.au
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: sam.bolton@telethonkids.org.au
Applications close: Wednesday the 25th April 2018 at 5.00pm
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.