Postdoctoral Researcher

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Full time

$91,000 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

**About the Role**

**Key Duties**

In this role you will be expected to:

- Participate in the design, execution and control of specific research project and coordinate the processing and analysis of data
- Develop new and/or revised research methodologies
- Coordinate conduct of experimental tests and procedures
- Entry of data from publications using a data management package
- Maintain data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures
- Collect, format and store data from collaborators.
- Perform basic analyses of both extracted data and data from collaborators.
- Participate in organisational and design aspects of this and other epidemiological studies
- Contribute to education, support and training in epidemiology within the Institute and external organisations.
- Functional and administrative supervision may be exercised over laboratory assistants, graduate students and other assigned research and support personnel.

**Skills and Experience**

You will have:

- Academic knowledge of a health science discipline, such as public health, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy, pathology, nursing, dental hygiene or medical technology
- Experience in Public health research and or epidemiology.
- Experience in statistical analysis and STATA, or R with sound understanding of statistics.
- A high level of interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at a variety of levels internal and external to Baker.
- Well-developed negotiation skills, including ability to negotiate priorities and manage conflicting demands for resources.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative and to improve and enhance existing systems and procedures (quality assurance).
- Demonstrated ability to prepare manuscript, conduct systematic reviews and literature searches.

**Benefits**

Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.

Read more about our gender equality and diversity initiatives.

**How to Apply**

Applications should include a current resume and cover letter, quoting reference

**Contact Details**

Dianna Magliano, Diabetes & Population Health Lab Head

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