Summary

Full-Time, 12-Month Contract
At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

A unique opportunity for a Lead Senior Biostatistician is now available at SAHMRI, supporting the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR, as well as other SAHMRI based Registries, as required. The Lead Senior Biostatistician will provide a high level of statistical support and expertise and will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing quality of the Registry data, patient reported data and clinical studies outputs.

About the role
Key responsibilities include:

• High-level expertise in statistical advice, analysis and reporting for large scale research projects
• Design and performance of statistical analyses in a timely fashion
• Analytical results prepared for publication and published in highly cited journals
• Supervision of statistical team members
• Statistical leadership including fostering innovative statistical methods in Registry Science
• Design, develop and apply statistical methods and models appropriate for Registry data
• Continued development of statistical analyses required for regular reporting
• Participation in ongoing research projects within Registries
• Assisting the Registry to respond to external requests for data analysis
• Assisting the Registry Management and the Senior Manager, Registry Science in provision of appropriate analyses to support the work of Registries
• Statistical analysis of research projects including clinical studies undertaken within Registries

About You
The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Essential: Relevant honours degree or equivalent in statistics or biostatistics
• Desirable: Postgraduate research degree (Master’s or Ph D or equivalent) or substantial work experience in a similar role
• Extensive demonstrated knowledge and experience of statistical analysis of complex research data
• In-depth understanding of probability and statistics theory
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting and writing statistical sections of research papers or other reports
• At least five years demonstrated experience programming using statistical software programs such as SAS, STATA or R
• Ability to explain and interpret results of statistical analyses to others
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting and writing statistical sections of research papers or other reports
• Interpersonal skills that will create collaborative links with other statisticians on behalf of the unit
• Understanding of data management principles for large scale clinical research
• Familiarity and experience in a health-related environment with complex survival analyses and large-scale observational databases
• Knowledge of other statistical expertise in Australia and internationally in advanced methods and issues in the analysis of Registry data

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Michelle Lorimer at Michelle.Lorimer@sahmri.com

Applications close: Tuesday 8th October 2024
Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply



SAHMRI is a member of the Athena SWAN Science in Australia Gender Equity program. We have been awarded Bronze status for our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEMM

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