Biostatistics Research Fellow: Health Data Analytics

UNSW; Canberra; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation and leave loading

Flexible working

Leave over Christmas period (3 days)

Lifelong learning and career dev

Progressive HR practices

Job summary

The Kirby Institute, part of UNSW Sydney, invites applications for a Research Fellow (Biostatistician) to lead statistical analysis of national linked health and surveillance data.

This 12-month fixed-term role requires a PhD or equivalent experience, proficiency in STATA/R/SAS/PySpark/Python, and a track record of high-quality research and publications. Join a world‑class team advancing population health research in Australia, with visa‑free work for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience.
• High level skills in relevant statistical packages including STATA, R, SAS, PySpark and Python.
• Experience in the management and analysis of linked health data, the production of statistical analysis plans and the use of GitHub.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high‑quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Develop and execute advanced data management and statistical analysis methods on large scale surveillance, linked and administrative datasets.
• Draft and finalise study concept sheets, statistical analysis plans, code, data visualisations, scientific manuscripts and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, analyze and report linked and surveillance health data research.
• Statistical analysis of national linked health and social and surveillance datasets.
• Collaborate with investigators and stakeholders to generate evidence informing research, policy and practice.
• Publish and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to high-quality publications and reports.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Independent research

Education

PhD in related discipline

Tools

STATA

R

SAS

PySpark

Python

Job description

The Kirby Institute, part of UNSW Sydney, invites applications for a Research Fellow (Biostatistician) to lead statistical analysis of national linked health and surveillance data.

This 12-month fixed-term role requires a PhD or equivalent experience, proficiency in STATA/R/SAS/PySpark/Python, and a track record of high-quality research and publications. Join a world‑class team advancing population health research in Australia, with visa‑free work for eligible applicants.