Mater Research are looking for a Senior Biostatistician to join the team! This maximum-term (2 years), part-time (0.8 FTE) role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

This position will encompass statistical analysis of data collected on various projects across the Stillbirth CRE, including the Australian Perinatal dataset of almost 6M births, with a focus on reducing stillbirth and related adverse outcomes. The role will also include working closely with Prof Sailesh Kumar, who leads the Genesis Maternal Fetal Medicine Research Group, as well as other stillbirth/adverse pregnancy outcomes research groups within and outside of the Mater.

• Advise and assist researchers in the design of research studies, such as cohort studies and clinical trials, including sample size considerations, modelling and trial simulation.
• Undertake advanced statistical analysis of clinical research, including large perinatal datasets
• Provide advice and support for researchers in the use of statistical software packages including: Stata, R, SPSS and Excel
• Ensure that study data are organised, securely stored and maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Supervision of junior research staff
• Contribute to the preparation of grant applications, manuscripts and other scientific publications as required
• Contribute to meetings, presentation and other related events

About you

You will have postgraduate qualifications in epidemiology, statistics or biostatistics or a related discipline

• Experience with design of research studies with a focus on statistical aspects including analytical approaches and sample size calculations
• Extensive experience with Stata, R, SPSS and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly experienced working with large clinical datasets, linked data, systematic reviews and meta analysis
• Demonstrated experience with data management
• Experience with people management, including managing staff performance and development

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  PD Senior Biostatistician.pdf

For further information please contact Sarah Henry, Senior Research Manager at sarah.henry@mater.uq.edu.au.

Applications close 4 November 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.