ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Charles Perkins Centre Epidemiology Hub are seeking a Biostatistician ( HEO 8) to lead data analysis using linked population-based health data on projects related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and related conditions across the lifespan. This position will be based at the University of Sydney Camperdown campus.
Since our inception 175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We are Australia’s first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 8,100 academic and non-academic staff who support over 73,000 students.
Charles Perkins Centre is at the forefront of multidisciplinary research and education and undertakes high-impact research that anticipates the cardiometabolic health issues of tomorrow while overcoming the challenges of today.

• Conduct advanced statistical analysis using linked administrative health, cohort and clinical data
• be involved in data preparation and management of linked datasets
• contribute to the development of statistical analysis plans, preparation of results, visualisation and reporting of research to various audiences
• collaborate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team of academics, clinicians, consumers, policy makers and other stakeholders
• contribute to developing new grant and funding applications, and more broadly to other research projects within the team.