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* Up to full-time fixed term until 31 December 2026, with a possibility of extension
* Opportunity for a Research Fellow to conduct epidemiological research in child health and development
* Base Salary $122,830 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Child Population and Translational Research team are seeking a Research Fellow - Epidemiologist/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 qualifications in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, public health with a strong component in epidemiology/biostatistics, or a related degree
* demonstrated experience working in a research environment, and 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
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
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
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Applications Close
Monday 14 July 2025 11:59 PM
Seniority level
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Employment type
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Research
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