Biostatistics Expert

Job Summary

The University of Adelaide seeks a highly skilled Biostatistician and Data Science Lead to spearhead statistical analyses and data-driven approaches in cancer research. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in biostatistics and data science to ground-breaking cancer research.

Key Responsibilities

Biostatistical and Data Science Initiatives

Lead biostatistical and data science initiatives at the cutting edge of cancer research, collaborating with world-class researchers and contributing to the development of innovative computational methods.

Team Leadership

Lead a dynamic team of computational biologists and/or data scientists, supervising HDR students and fostering a collaborative, cross-disciplinary research environment.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate effectively with wet-lab researchers, clinicians, and computational scientists, explaining complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Requirements

Qualifications

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• PhD in Biostatistics or an equivalent field, with an understanding of bioinformatics and associated biology and a track record of collaborative publications.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in standard clinical biostatistics as well as multi-omics data integration, and proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
  
• A strong willingness to collaborate in the development and application of innovative computational methods, including machine learning and AI approaches, to cancer research problems.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a small team of computational biologists and/or data scientists, including experience in supervising HDR students, while fostering a collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and high-functioning research environment.
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with wet-lab researchers, clinicians, and computational scientists, as well as explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
  

About the University

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace, offering a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career. Our work's cutting-edge nature provides a constant source of inspiration, and our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.

What We Offer

The University of Adelaide offers a wide range of attractive staff benefits, including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, high-quality professional development programs and activities, and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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