Junior Data Analyst / Biostatistician

Job description:

Role Type: 12 month full time contract
Salary: $82,318 - $91,721 p.a plus super

The opportunity:

Join the MCRI Inflammatory Origins Group as a Research Assistant (Data Analyst) and make a difference to child health!

We are currently seeking a dedicated and talented Junior Data Analyst or Biostatistician to join our Inflammatory Origins research group as a Research Assistant on a full-time basis. Initially, the position offers a one-year contract with the potential for extension.

As a vital member of our team, you will bring your statistical and data processing expertise to various research projects under expert supervision. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the design, analysis, and reporting of longitudinal observational cohort studies and to the development of research protocols, grant proposals and scientific publications.

The position will suit someone who:

• Has an interest in childhood health and development and is keen to integrate biological and highly dimensioned molecular data into traditional epidemiological frameworks
• Has demonstrated meticulousness in data management
• Has experience in public health, epidemiology, and/or biomedical research
• Has experience in writing statistical analysis code in R and/or Stata
  

What's in it for you?

• Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
• By supporting research aimed at understanding the inflammatory origins of health conditions, you are directly contributing to efforts to improve public health outcomes
• You will be part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team where you can exchange ideas, learn from others, and contribute to a shared goal
• As a Research Assistant, you will be involved in various research projects, providing you with hands-on experience in study design, data analysis, and reporting
• We value our employees, which is why we offer a health and wellbeing program including free access to an Employee Assistance Program

Your responsibilities include:

Contribution to research projects (with supervision) as a junior biostatistician, including:

• • Perform data cleaning, data processing, development of statistical code, and analysis
  • Assist in the preparation of research outputs, including graphical and tabular presentations, for reports, meetings, publications, seminars, and grant applications as appropriate
  • Development of research protocols
  • Preparation and implementation of statistical analysis plans

What we need from you:

• A degree in a relevant discipline, with at least partially completed qualifications at Masters level or higher, in applied statistics or biostatistics, epidemiology, data science, or a closely related field
• Excellent statistical computing skills, especially familiarity with the R statistical software (or demonstrable capacity to develop this quickly)
• Has experience in public health, epidemiology, and/or biomedical research
• Has understanding of fundamental epidemiological concepts

For more information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Prue Huntington at ***************@mcri.edu.au.

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

Join us!

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and improving global health outcomes. Apply now!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Responses to selection criteria via the position description.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at ***********@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications close: Friday 19th April AUS Eastern Daylight time