NHMRC Grant-Funded Researcher (B) - Biostatistician - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Biostatistician for internationally recognised, Australia-wide cohort study in type 1 diabetes

The Biostatistician will provide statistical expertise to the Environmental Determinant of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) Study. ENDIA is an internationally unique longitudinal, prospective cohort study aimed at identifying the environmental triggers of type 1 diabetes with recruitment beginning in pregnancy (www.endia.org.au). The Study, which is the flagship project of the Centre of Research Excellence for the Protection of Pancreatic Beta Cells within The Adelaide Medical School, involves a collaborative network of eight clinical centres and nine academic institutions across Australia. Members of the ENDIA Study team include clinicians, scientists, bioinformaticians, nurses, dietitians, technicians, administrators and students.

The key responsibility of the Biostatistician will be the integration, analysis, and reporting of data from multidisciplinary research investigations spanning clinical and ‘omics data generated within the ENDIA study. The candidate will have direct contact with members of the ENDIA Study Team across Australia who are based at leading academic and research institutes, thus providing outstanding collaborative opportunities in a collegial, supportive environment. The incumbent will work with bioinformaticians and other biostatisticians, and contribute to the development of new methods for the analysis of multidimensional data arising from the ENDIA study.

Requirements

To be successful you will need:

• A higher degree in mathematical statistics or close equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods for clinical research and experience in analysing large datasets
• Demonstrated experience in the application of contemporary multivariate statistical methods
• Experience in the use of statistical packages (R and SAS or Stata etc.)
• The potential to develop a strong publication record with demonstrated experience in supporting past publications, funding applications, study protocols, and statistical analysis plans

In addition to the above, for Level C applicants you will also have:

• PhD qualification in statistics or biostatistics or near equivalent
• Experience in the analysis of longitudinal cohort data
• Track record of successful contribution to  grant applications and publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated academic and management leadership skills

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. And our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of five schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

Salary

Level B ($96,135 - $113,788) or Level C (117,310 - $134,966) dependent on experience per annum plus an employer contribution of 9.5% superannuation will apply. Full time position (part time hours will be considered).

Further Information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Associate Professor Lynne Giles

Senior Biostatistician

lynne.giles@adelaide.edu.au

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.