Research Fellow (Biostatistician)

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, Continuing

• Opportunity to undertake high-quality independent research in Biostatistics.
• Contribute to teaching at NCEPH by convening and coordinating MPH courses.
• Work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative and supportive research School.

Position overview

The Research Fellow (Biostatistician) will contribute substantially to both research and teaching within the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, with a strong emphasis on biostatistics. The role involves conducting high-quality independent and collaborative research, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, securing competitive research funding, and contributing to the delivery of externally funded projects. A key responsibility of the position will be convening and coordinating two courses in the Masters of Public Health (MPH), with one of these courses being compulsory for both the MPH and the Population Health honours program. The role will contribute to curriculum development, preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials, assessment, student support, and the development of innovative teaching materials. The Research Fellow will also supervise and mentor students across a range of academic levels, helping to build research capability and support student success while strengthening the Centre’s reputation for excellence in both research and education.

The College

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

The National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) strives to improve the population’s mental and physical health through discovery, education, and the translation of research into effective health policy and practice, working on problems in Australia and Internationally.  The different nature and focus of the Research centres ensure the successful cross-disciplinary approach to population health research, making it an internationally recognised reference for researchers and students.

For further information please contact Professor Hilary Bambrick, Director - National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, E: director.nceph@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   
 
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion 

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.