Research Fellow (Biostatistician)

About the role

Details of the role: The Research Fellow (Biostatistician) is responsible for the design, documentation, analysis and reporting of linked and surveillance health data research conducted by The Kirby Institute. The position holder’s primary obligation is the statistical analysis of national linked health and social and surveillance datasets in collaboration with investigators and stakeholders. Join a world‑leading research environment where your statistical expertise will contribute to advancing population health outcomes and addressing some of the most significant public health challenges. In this role, you will work with large‑scale linked, surveillance and administrative datasets to generate meaningful evidence that informs research, policy and practice. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, investigators and key stakeholders, you will apply advanced analytical methods, contribute to high‑quality publications and reports, and present findings to diverse audiences. This is an exciting opportunity for an early‑career researcher to strengthen their research profile, contribute to impactful health research, and support the development of innovative data‑driven solutions that improve the lives of communities both in Australia and globally. The role of Research Fellow (Biostatistician) sits within the SERP team and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, documentation, analysis and reporting of linked and surveillance health data research.
• Perform statistical analysis of national linked health, social and surveillance datasets in collaboration with investigators and stakeholders.
• Apply advanced analytical methods to large‑scale linked, surveillance and administrative datasets.
• Contribute to high‑quality publications and reports, and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Develop and execute advanced data management and statistical analysis methods.
• Draft and finalize study concept sheets, statistical analysis plans, code, data visualisations, scientific manuscripts and reports.
• Work within the SERP team (no direct reports).

Requirements

• Hold full rights to work in Australia (visa sponsorship not available).
• Based in Kensington, Sydney.
• Full‑time (35 hours per week) 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience.

Skills

• High‑level proficiency in STATA, R, SAS, PySpark and Python.
• Experience managing and analysing linked health data, producing statistical analysis plans and using GitHub.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high‑quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Access to lifelong learning and career development.
• Progressive HR practices.

Pay

$118,467 base salary, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

Schedule

Full‑time, 35 hours per week; 12‑month fixed‑term contract.