Biostatistician

About the job
This position is to provide dedicated research support for an NHMRC project led by A/Prof Tanya Davison, entitled ‘A cluster RCT of a novel psychological intervention to reduce depression among at-risk older adults transitioning to residential aged care.’

The incumbent will be responsible for data management, data cleaning and analysis of data from the cluster RCT to determine the efficacy of the intervention, as well as for writing up the results of the analyses for publication.

This 7 month position will commence on 2 September 2019 and end on 31st March 2020. The position will be 0.4FTE, although there is some flexibility to fit with the selected candidate’s other commitments.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Biostatistics or related field, such as epidemiology or applied statistics
• Experience in statistical analysis of clinical trial data (psychological, health or clinical), using SPSS or other statistical packages.
• Expertise in the field of aged mental health or clinical psychology, with knowledge of the residential aged care sector an advantage.
A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description

Benefits
• Onsite health services
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary package your car parking, superannuation and vehicle lease plans. It can help you get the most value from what you earn.

Further information and how to apply
The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2018 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. Swinburne has also received the Victorian “High Commendation” Multicultural Excellence Award (Business Category).

To view the position description or to start an application click on apply at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.

For further information about the position, please contact Prof Marita McCabe PH: + 61 3 9214 5123 | E: mmccabe@swin.edu.au.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.


Applications close at 5pm, Monday 15th July 2019