Research Fellow (Biostatistician)

As a Research Fellow (Biostatistician) at The Kirby Institute, you will play a crucial role in conducting independent and team research focused on statistical analysis of national linked health and clinical datasets. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, documenting, analyzing, and reporting on Kirby Institute projects related to HIV prevention, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and cervical disease prevention, including HPV vaccination and screening. This position offers you the opportunity to work with leading researchers and stakeholders to contribute to high-impact public health research using large-scale, complex datasets. Your work will involve applying advanced statistical techniques to inform critical work in HIV and cervical disease prevention, ultimately shaping policy and practice. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct statistical analysis of national linked health and clinical datasets - Design, document, analyze, and report on Kirby Institute projects - Collaborate with investigators and stakeholders on HIV and cervical disease prevention projects - Apply advanced statistical techniques to contribute to high-impact public health research - Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams to develop analysis plans and communicate findings Qualifications Required: - PhD in statistics, public health, epidemiology, or related discipline - High-level skills in statistical packages such as Stata, R, SAS, PySpark, and Python - Experience in managing and analyzing linked health data - Ability to undertake high-quality academic research independently - Track record of publications and conference presentations - Proficiency in data management and statistical analysis methods As a Level B Research Fellow, you will also be expected to: - Demonstrate a track record of high-quality and high-impact research outcomes - Participate as a chief investigator in competitive grant applications - Mentor and guide students and colleagues in research projects - Contribute to the supervision of HDRs and research collaborations About The Kirby Institute: The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney, specializing in developing health solutions for at-risk communities. By putting communities at the heart of research, the institute aims to eliminate infectious diseases globally through innovative projects and research. Overall, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful public health research, collaborate with experts in the field, and advance your expertise in biostatistics and population health. Joining The Kirby Institute as a Research Fellow (Biostatistician) will allow you to make a real-world impact while developing your research profile and skills in statistical analysis. As a Research Fellow (Biostatistician) at The Kirby Institute, you will play a crucial role in conducting independent and team research focused on statistical analysis of national linked health and clinical datasets. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, documenting, analyzing, and reporting on Kirby Institute projects related to HIV prevention, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and cervical disease prevention, including HPV vaccination and screening. This position offers you the opportunity to work with leading researchers and stakeholders to contribute to high-impact public health research using large-scale, complex datasets. Your work will involve applying advanced statistical techniques to inform critical work in HIV and cervical disease prevention, ultimately shaping policy and practice. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct statistical analysis of national linked health and clinical datasets - Design, document, analyze, and report on Kirby Institute projects - Collaborate with investigators and stakeholders on HIV and cervical disease prevention projects - Apply advanced statistical techniques to contribute to high-impact public health research - Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams to develop analysis plans and communicate findings Qualifications Required: - PhD in statistics, public health, epidemiology, or related discipline - High-level skills in statistical packages such as Stata, R, SAS, PySpark, and Python - Experience in managing and analyzing linked health data - Ability to undertake high-quality academic research independently - Track record of publications and conference presentations - Proficiency in data management and statistical analysis methods As a Level B Research Fellow, you will also be expected to: - Demonstrate a track record of high-quality and high-impact research outcomes - Participate as a chief investigator in competitive grant applications - Mentor and guide students and colleagues in research projects - Contribute to the supervision of HDRs and research collaborations About The Kirby Institute: The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney, specializing i