Evidence Analyst (Systematic Reviews and Data Analysis)

• Full-time fixed term for 12 months based at Camperdown

• Opportunity to support evidence-based research from clinical trials

• Base Salary $99,455 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) established in 1988, is a leading Australian Academic Research Organisation with a world class international reputation for designing conducting and translating collaborative clinical trials research into improved health care practice. The CTC is also known for its innovation in clinical trials methodologies and its teaching excellence.

We are seeking an Evidence Analyst (Systematic Reviews and Data Analysis) to join our research team in Evidence Integration. You will be working on a broad range of clinical health areas, contributing to high-quality individual participant data meta-analyses that may go to inform health policy. Strong applications will have knowledge of individual participant data meta-analysis and relevant statistical experience. You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and a strong ability to work as part of a team.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• participate in foundational analytics projects, refining and executing analysis methodologies

• conduct regular data cleaning activities to ensure data consistency and reliability

• contribute to preliminary research efforts, collecting and analyzing data for systematic reviews

• handle stakeholder communications effectively, fostering collaboration and trust

• facilitate timely report submissions while maintaining data integrity

• assist with ethics and grant applications, as well as research activities related to clinical trials

• undertake ad-hoc projects and general office duties.

About you

• hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Biostatistics) or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• demonstrated experience in data management and analysis (preferably using R)

• experience in handling health data will be advantageous

• excellent communication skills with a keen ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

• proficient in database operations, data management, and word processing.

Note : Interviews will be conducted on 31 January 2025

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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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 Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to Deepna.Chand@sydney.edu.au

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