The Statistical Society of Australia

 
Statistical consultancy to life science and clinical researchers in a stimulating and fast-moving research environment
 
Located in Brisbane
 
Full-time or part-time for 12 months with possible extension
 
 
The role
 
As part of the QFAB team, we are seeking a biostatistician able to work at the interface of molecular biology, health and statistics. The role offers an outstanding opportunity to work with leading clinicians and scientists and contribute to cutting-edge research projects in the biological, environmental and medical sciences.
 
The types of analysis include but are not limited to:
 
 
Exploratory statistical analysis and data mining
 
Statistical consulting for clinicians and researchers for basic and high-level aspects of their research
 
Clinical trial design and analysis
 
Experimental design
 
Multi-omics integration
 
Analysis of highly dimensional biological data
 
 
The role involves identifying and gathering analysis requirements from a wide range of life science and clinical researchers and delivering efficient statistical solutions to meet their research outcomes.
 
Duties
 
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 
 
Provide expertise in the design and analysis of biological and clinical projects.
 
Perform analysis of high-throughput omics datasets, including multi-omics analysis.
 
Consult with researchers to understand their research questions and provide necessary biostatistics support required to meet their research goals.
 
Ensure delivery of quality outcomes on time and within budget.
 
Deliver training workshops.
 
Where appropriate, report research results to the scientific community via reports, posters, papers and presentations.
 
 
In addition, at level HEW 7:
 
 
Gather project requirements from researchers, developing with them new proposals and project plans.
 
Manage projects.
 
Design, organise, schedule and manage training programs.
 
Engage potential new researcher partners and represent the organisation during conferences or seminars.
 
Where appropriate, supervise or share supervision of other staff, interns and/or students in relevant projects.
 
 
Organisational Environment
 
QFAB is a leading bioinformatics facility with a commitment to helping life science and health researchers unlock the full value of their research data. Working closely with researchers, the QFAB team members apply data management, integration, analysis and visualisation techniques to maximise the potential value of large-scale biological and clinical datasets. QFAB is the consulting branch of QCIF, a not-for-profit public company, whose members are seven Queensland-based universities. This position will be hosted by the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) at The University of Queensland.
 
Remuneration
 
This is a full-time or part-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months at HEW Level 6 or 7. Appointment level will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. 
 
The remuneration package at HEW6 will be in the range $75,957 - $81,714 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $97,851 - $106,879 p.a.)
 
The remuneration package at HEW7 will be in the range $83,633 - $91,350 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $107,041 - $116,917). 
									

Applicants should have expertise in biostatistics applied to clinical research and high-throughput omics studies. In addition to scientific excellence, applicants will have proven success in working with biologists and clinicians. The applicant will demonstrate a high level of personal motivation and initiative with a strong ability to work as part of a team. A high degree of autonomy and professionalism is required to represent QFAB on partners’ premises. Applicants should possess a Masters or PhD degree in statistics or closely related quantitative discipline with at least 3 years of experience in providing statistical expertise in life sciences and medical research.
 
How to apply
 
To apply and for more information on the position, QFAB and the University, please visit http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/505567/biostatistician 
 
All applications must be submitted via the University of Queensland careers website. 
 
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position