Research Associate - Biostatistics

The University of Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: $89,831 - $121,054; bonus/equity: not specif...
Advanced statistical modelling using r
Design and analysis of epidemiological studies
Management of large health research datasets
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a Biostatistician based at the Charles Perkins Centre focusing on lifestyle epidemiology, multi-omics, and cardiometabolic health

Job Summary

  • This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a Biostatistician based at the Charles Perkins Centre focusing on lifestyle epidemiology, multi-omics, and cardiometabolic health.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to research projects independently and collaboratively, supporting study design, advanced analyses, and translating findings.
  • The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion, striving to create a community that reflects the wider society it serves.

Matching Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a Biostatistician based at the Charles Perkins Centre focusing on lifestyle epidemiology, multi-omics, and cardiometabolic health.

Salary

Base: $89,831 - $121,054; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • advanced statistical modelling using R
  • design and analysis of epidemiological studies
  • management of large health research datasets
  • statistical advice and mentoring
  • data-driven evidence generation

Nice-to-have

  • strong organisational and time management skills
  • collaborative research environment
  • positive workplace culture valuing diversity
  • effective presentations and communication
  • independent and supervised research skills

Key Requirements

  • Masters or PhD in relevant field preferred
  • demonstrated understanding of epidemiological statistical modelling
  • experience conducting original research
  • unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • ability to work with complex large-scale datasets

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia required

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