Post-Doctoral Fellow (Biostatistics and Cancer Epidemiology)

About the role

Full‑time (35 hours per week), 2‑year fixed‑term position (possible extension subject to funding) based at the UNSW South‑West Sydney Clinical School, Liverpool Hospital, with hybrid working arrangements. The role sits within the Collaboration for Cancer Outcomes, Research and Evaluation (CCORE), Ingham Institute, and reports to Associate Professor Mei Ling Yap and Dr Md Mijanur Rahman.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical analyses of large‑scale administrative datasets to examine inequalities in evidence‑based cancer care.
• Perform data linkages of Australian Census and other Commonwealth health and socioeconomic datasets to NSW health data.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside clinicians and staff specialists to obtain real‑world insights and guide interpretation of complex data.
• Contribute to the University’s standing as a national leader in health services and equity research.
• Refine expertise in health services and equity research.

Requirements

• PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience contributing to competitive grant‑funding applications.
• Interest in research aimed at reducing health system inequalities and improving cancer outcomes.
• High‑level statistical and data analysis skills, including advanced analytic methods such as causal inference and prognostic/risk prediction modelling.
• Evidence of strong data management skills and experience managing large linked administrative datasets using statistical software (Stata, R, SAS, Python).
• Emerging publication track record with high‑impact publication(s) in biostatistics, cancer, health services research or a related field.
• Ability to engage with varied audiences, tailoring communication appropriately.

Benefits

• Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice options.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport).

Pay

Academic Level B salary range: $133,000 – $156,000 base per annum, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

Schedule

Standard full‑time schedule of 35 hours per week.