Biostatistician: Centre for Vision Research
12 hours ago
The biostatistician reports to the lead investigators (Prof Paul Mitchell and A/Prof Gerald Liew), project manager (Dr Richard Kha) and is responsible for supporting the organisation in providing statistical analysis for research themes and departments within the Centre for Vision Research group.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Providing accurate and timely analysis of statistical information
- Performing statistical analysis of research projects undertaken in the organisation
- Providing explanation of results to requesting parties both in writing and verbally
- Assisting with statistical issues and analyses, including performance analyses, age and/or other variable adjusted rates, multiple logistic and linear regression, survival analysis
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following education, experience, and technical knowledge:
- Strong communication skills to explain and interpret results of statistical analyses to others
- Experience in writing statistical sections of research papers and other reports
- Strong knowledge and experience of statistical analysis of complex research data and advanced statistical analysis method.
- Experience using statistical programs such as SAS or R
- Experience with large epidemiological studies and data linkage would be desirable
- Master’s degree in biostatistics or related field.
At the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR), we focus on tackling real-world health challenges through research that leads to tangible clinical outcomes. Our work spans cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, with the goal of turning scientific breakthroughs into treatments that improve lives.
We specialise in precision medicine, leveraging advanced technologies such as gene and cell therapies, bacteriophage and plasmid therapies, islet transplantation, bioinformatics, regenerative medicine, and genomics. Our discoveries progress to first-in-human clinical trials through partnerships with the Westmead Health Precinct and national collaborators, ensuring rapid translation into patient care. Beyond the clinic, we work closely with industry partners to bridge gaps in healthcare, ensuring that new therapies and innovations reach those who need them most, on a global scale.
**Why join us?**
- Be part of an organisation with a strong foundation of encouraging curious, solution focused thinking and collaboration
- The incredible pride that comes with supporting a team who are literally striving to change the world and save lives
- Beautiful building incorporating professional café, bike storage facilities, showering facilities, world class equipment and facilities
- Hybrid work arrangement (via agreement with management)
- Close to public transport
- Not-for-profit ability to salary sacrifice for tax benefits (increase your take home pay)
- Option for novated leasing
- Paid parental leave program
- Access to employee assistance program
Applications close 17 June 2025
Work Location: In person
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