Research Assistant

1 week ago

Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

**The role**:
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Research Assistant with experience and expertise in biostatistics and computer science to join the Heart Valve Disease and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. In this role you will be involved in efforts to better understand pathophysiology and clinical risk prediction in heart valve disease using state-of-the-art analysis of echocardiographic images and clinical data.

You will be working on projects that aim to predict disease progression and optimise valve replacement selection and timing in patients with heart valve disease.

You will support a dynamic laboratory that has a clinical focus and links to the Department of Cardiology at St Vincent's Hospital.

Tasks will include medical and imaging database construction and maintenance, data exporting, image deidentification, data extraction coding, data integration coding and biostatistical analyses, including running descriptive statistics, comparing groups, regression modelling and survival analyses. Specific skills/experience required include experience in working with large and varied databases, statistical experience as described and software experience with one or more of the following: SPSS, R, Stata, Matlab, Python, and RedCap. Coding skills are highly valued.

The position is full-time funded for 2 years, with the potential for extension.

**About you**:
Are you an accomplished biostatistician or computer scientist with a passion for machine learning and modelling research that has direct health impacts?

Are you looking to advance your career in academic research and/or clinical science/medicine?

Do you have a passion for science and want to work on the most exciting and cutting-edge cardiovascular research in Australia?

We would like to meet you if you have:

- A Bachelors or Honours degree in Computer Science and/or Biostatistics
- Demonstrated capacity in statistical modelling and handling of large databases

**What we offer**:

- Salary packaging (up to $15,900.00 per annum and $2,650 meals and entertainment)
- Bonus superannuation
- State of the art facilities
- Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
- Collaborative team environment

We strive to ensure our staff and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity and gender equity and promotes flexible working arrangements for staff to balance working requirements and personal needs.

**Come and work with us & help make a difference** **.**

**Applications**

Please submit a cover letter and a CV for this position.

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