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About Us
At Cancer Council Queensland, our mission is simple - to ensure no Queenslander is left navigating cancer alone. We're here to provide support to everyone impacted by cancer, and to improve quality of life for all Queenslanders facing a diagnosis. We do this through work in three key areas, cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection, and cancer support services
About Us
At Cancer Council Queensland, our mission is simple - to ensure no Queenslander is left navigating cancer alone. We're here to provide support to everyone impacted by cancer, and to improve quality of life for all Queenslanders facing a diagnosis. We do this through work in three key areas, cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection, and cancer support services
Working at Cancer Council Queensland
Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by living our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.
We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member. We love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.
About The Role
As Postdoctoral Fellow (Ovarian Cancer) you will lead a program of research in ovarian cancer using existing data within projects at Cancer Council Queensland. This includes 1) a large Australian cohort of women with ovarian cancer and extensive data linked to health and administrative datasets, and 2) a long-running trial of women with ovarian cancer randomised to exercise therapy added to usual care versus usual care alone. The analyses will drive a body of work to answer critical questions that will address cancer-related morbidity and improve quality of life and survival following ovarian cancer.
This role is a two year Fixed-Term, Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
About You
To be successful in this role you will bring:
* Completion of a PhD in statistics, epidemiology, public health or other relevant health science
* Demonstrated evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
* Demonstrated high-level organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
* Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
* An understanding of ethical principles as they relate to research conduct.
In addition, the following experience and skills will be well regarded, but are not essential:
* Experience in a cancer research role.
* Previous experience in a role involving one-on-one communication with the public, health professionals or policy makers.
* Experience in conducting interviews.
* Experience using digital research and referencing tools such as Endnote, Zotero, Covidence, Qualtrics, NVivo, SPSS, R, Mplus, STATA, SAS and/or similar.
Benefits
Cancer Council Queensland Has a Collaborative, Energetic, And Supportive Team Culture, Contributing To Meaningful Work With a Tangible Impact. By Celebrating And Fostering Our Individual Strengths, We Take On More Challenging Work. In Turn, We Lead More Balanced, Exciting And Fulfilling Lives. Our Growing Non-for-Profit Organisation Offers Employees
* Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options).
* ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
* Recognition and Rewards Program
* Professional Development Allowance
* Workplace health programs, such as Fitness Passport
* Cancer Council Shop discount
How to apply
Applications Should Be Addressed To
People and Culture Team
Cancer Council Queensland
Include The Following Documentation With Your Application
* Cover letter - Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
* Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.
In line with our value of being inclusive, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate.
Please be advised, Cancer Council Queensland will need to collect personal information from candidates during recruitment and onboarding processes. Therefore, in submitting an application for this role, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions in our Privacy Collection Statement: https://cancerqld.blob.core.windows.net/content/docs/EmployeePrivacyCollectionStatement.pdf
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