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The University of Queensland Hiring for Biostatistician, Clinical Trials Job at India Full Time
- Australasian Kidney Trials Network
within the
Centre for Health Services Research - Academic level C +17% superannuation
- Fixed-term position for up to 2 years
- Closing date: Sunday 29th January at 11.00pm AEST
- UQ Careers: R-19626
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the research aims of the Australasian Kidney Trials Network (AKTN). ATKN is a collaborative research group with an international track record in the design and conduct of investigator-initiated clinical trials in kidney disease. The successful applicant will contribute as a member of a team of clinical research specialists by providing high level expertise and leadership in the delivery of statistical and programming services for AKTN trials, methodological work related to AKTN trials, as well as offering statistical advice and education to the broader kidney disease research community.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research
- Providing trial statistician advice and support in the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of investigator-initiated clinical trials
- Collaborate on methodological research relevant to the design and analysis of clinical trials
- Contribute to the development of study protocols, case report forms, funding applications and manuscripts for publication
- Prepare and review statistical programs for data processing, statistical analysis, and presentation of results
- Prepare statistical analysis plans, statistical reports for Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) meetings, and final statistical reports
- Liaise with central operations and data management staff and external vendors for matters related to AKTN’s research activities
- Contribute to, and cooperate with, other team members in relation to funding applications for AKTN activities and where appropriate actively seek research funding for statistics methodology projects
- Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies
At Level C
- Maintain an active record of producing quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms as lead contributor, by publishing or exhibiting in national research journals, and other appropriate refereed publications and conference publications
- Participate in or contribute as chief investigator role in applications for significant research funding to support projects and activities, which includes actively seeking, obtaining and managing research funding.
Teaching and Learning
- As a ‘research focused’ position there is no formal requirement for undergraduate teaching. However, it is encouraged that teaching opportunities are actively sought
- Contribute to supervision of Honours students and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate)
- Contribute to the development and delivery of workshops and short courses on statistics and clinical trial methodology
At Level C
- Where undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is undertaken achieve teaching quality as indicated by approved surveys and outcomes for students and improve or innovate where appropriate in response to feedback.
Supervision and Researcher Development
- Attract and supervise higher research degree students in areas relevant to AKTN’s research activities
- Provide leadership and support for junior statisticians working in the team
- Manage HR matters for the research methods team, including employee recruitment, effective allocation and supervision of tasks, ongoing professional development, and performance appraisal and management
- Contribute to the development and delivery of workshops and short courses on statistics and clinical trial methodology
At Level C
- Act as Principal Supervisor to Higher Degree by Research students.
- Demonstrates and leads others in the responsible conduct of research.
- Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and management and development of researcher capability and skill.
- Lead the facilitation of engagement opportunities for supervisees
Citizenship and Service
- Attend and contribute to trial management and steering committee meetings
- Perform administrative functions associated with the statistical aspects of clinical trial operations, including writing and review of standard operating procedures
- Ensure team compliance in relation to all required standards, policies and training activities, including online and face to face training.
- Participate in community and professional development activities relevant to the role
- Other duties as reasonably directed by the Chair of AKTN’s Executive Operations Secretariat
At Level C
- Consistently demonstrate behaviours that align to the UQ values.
- Shows leadership of self and others through mentoring, collaboration and a responsibility for staff wellbeing.
- Demonstrate a track record of achievement in relation to internal service roles, including high level of collaboration and participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
This role is subject to The University’s
Code of Conduct
.
About You
- A higher degree or PhD in statistics or biostatistics
- At least four (4) to ten (10) years relevant experience in the field of statistics, biostatistics, or other discipline with a substantial quantitative component or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training
- Demonstrated expert knowledge in the design and analysis of clinical trials
- Advanced skills using R is preferred; if not, a willingness to become proficient in R and competence and capability using other packages, particularly SAS and/or STATA
- A team player with excellent written and oral communication skills
At Level C
- An established profile in research in the discipline area.
- National recognition in the area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journal and presenting at conferences.
- A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
- A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
- A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for up to 2 years at Academic Level B or C
The full-time equivalent for Academic Level B base salary, will be in the range $104,579- $124,187 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $122,358 – $145,299 per annum.
The full-time equivalent for Academic Level C base salary, will be in the range $128,109 – $147,717 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $149,888 – $172,830 per annum.
The following flexible employment options may be available for this role some working from home; variable start or finish times; compressed hours; purchased leave; flex-time.
For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit
Why Work at UQ
and review
The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 – 2021
.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact
Professor Carmel Hawley
For application queries, please contact
stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All three (3) documents must be uploaded to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter
- A separate document addressing the ‘About You’ section,
- Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.
About the Selection Process
The interviews for this position aretentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 30th January 2023.
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted.
Other Information
Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be
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,
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,
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,
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, or
people with a disability
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