Senior Research Officer / Data Analyst

• Up to full-time fixed term until 31 December 2026, with a possibility of extension

• Opportunity for a Senior Research Officer/ Biostatistician to conduct epidemiological research in child health and development

• Base Salary $121,508 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Child Population and Translational Health Research team are seeking a Senior Research Officer/ Biostatistician to lead research and data analysis on a range of studies as part of the Healthy Beginnings project focusing on child health and development. This position will be based at the University of Sydney Camperdown campus.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to the design, implementation, and management of child population health research studies

• manage ethics and data applications and contribute to preparation of research protocols

• conduct advanced statistical analysis using linked administrative health, education and clinical data

• be involved in data preparation and management of linked datasets

• develop statistical analysis plans, prepare manuscripts, reporting and presentation of research to various audiences

• collaborate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team of academics, clinicians, consumers, policy makers and other stakeholders

About you, you will have

• PhD or masters’ qualifications in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, public health or health with a strong component in epidemiology/biostatistics, or a related degree

• demonstrated experience working in a research environment, preparing and reporting results for peer reviewed publications, reports, and presentations, including to lay audiences

• demonstrated experience in data preparation, data management, and analysis of linked administrative health and clinical datasets, noting any experience using SQL for SQLserver or other related databases.

• advanced biostatistical analytical skills, e.g multilevel models, causal inference methods, machine learning

• excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills to a wide range of audiences

• proven ability to work independently, initiate, organise and manage projects; and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work with competing priorities and sometimes limited supervision.

• experience or, at a minimum, interest in child health research

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

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How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au

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