Job Title: Senior Research Officer / Data Analyst
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* This is an exciting opportunity to lead research and data analysis on a range of studies as part of the Healthy Beginnings project focusing on child health and development.
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* The Child Population and Translational Health Research team are seeking a skilled researcher to conduct advanced statistical analysis using linked administrative health, education and clinical data.
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* You will be responsible for contributing to the design, implementation, and management of child population health research studies.
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* As a Senior Research Officer/ Biostatistician, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of academics, clinicians, consumers, policy makers and other stakeholders.
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* Key qualifications include a PhD or masters' qualification in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, public health or health with a strong component in epidemiology/biostatistics, or a related degree.
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* Desirable skills include demonstrated experience working in a research environment, preparing and reporting results for peer reviewed publications, reports, and presentations, including to lay audiences.
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* Benefits include base salary $121,508 + 17% superannuation and up to full-time fixed term until 31 December 2026, with a possibility of extension.
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* About the opportunity
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* Manage ethics and data applications and contribute to preparation of research protocols.
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* Develop statistical analysis plans, prepare manuscripts, reporting and presentation of research to various audiences.
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* Collaborate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team of academics, clinicians, consumers, policy makers and other stakeholders.
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* Required Skills & Qualifications:
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* PhD or Masters’ qualifications in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, public health or health with a strong component in epidemiology/biostatistics, or a related degree.
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* Demonstrated experience working in a research environment, preparing and reporting results for peer reviewed publications, reports, and presentations, including to lay audiences.
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* Advanced biostatistical analytical skills, e.g multilevel models, causal inference methods, machine learning.
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* Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills to a wide range of audiences.
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* Proven ability to work independently, initiate, organise and manage projects; and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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* Experience or, at a minimum, interest in child health research.
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* Other benefits:
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* Up to full-time fixed term until 31 December 2026, with a possibility of extension.
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* Opportunity for professional growth and development.
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* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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* Competitive salary package.
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