Senior Biostatistician (Medicines Intelligence Research Program)
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term
- Remuneration: $123,044 base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
- Working rights: Full Australian work rights for the duration of the contract are required.
- Location: Kensington, Sydney.
Medicines Intelligence Research Program
The Medicines Intelligence Research Program, within the UNSW Medicine & Health’s School of Population Health, is a leading research hub on health systems performance and the quality use of medicines in Australia. We are the Co-ordinating Centre for the Medicines Intelligence Centre of Research Excellence (MI-CRE).
The goal of the Medicines Intelligence Research Program is to improve quality use of medicines and reduce medicine-related harm. We use population-based linked data (including 'big data platforms') and sophisticated methods to study the association between the effects of medicines, how they are used in practice, and their benefits, harms and costs. Our multidisciplinary team partners with clinicians, policymakers and consumers to generate real-world evidence about the use and impact of medicines in routine clinical care. Our research leads to smarter and safer medicines use, improved health system performance, and better individual and population health.
Why this role matters
The Senior Biostatistician, based within the Medicines Intelligence Research Program, School of Population Health, will coordinate the statistical analysis and methodological aspects of specific pharmacoepidemiological and health systems research projects related to medicine use, safety, effectiveness, health system performance and health policy impacts. The position will use large-scale linked data to investigate pharmacological treatment that improve outcomes in cardiovascular and cardio-metabolic disease, cancer, mental health and pain. The Senior Biostatistician will assist in the design and analysis of research projects by members of the research team.
Some key skills required:
- Postgraduate qualifications in statistics, biostatistics, public health, epidemiology or related areas.
- Strong understanding of theory and methods relating to the design of epidemiological studies and the statistical analysis of health-related data
- Demonstrated experience in the management and analysis of large complex health datasets and the analysis of linked, longitudinal data
- Evidence of statistical analysis skills and knowledge of statistical software, evidence of good project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with non-statistical colleagues and a proven capacity to build relationships with key stakeholders and provide leadership and guidance to collaborators.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, contributing to and leading to peer-reviewed publications in journals and for conferences.
- Proven track record of developing statistical methodology or statistical software applications.
- Demonstrated ability to provide independent scientific and statistical direction, as well as demonstrated experience of effective statistical mentoring of junior staff and students.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Application instructions:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Thursday 3rd April 2025 before 11.30pm
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
