Senior Research Fellow / Principal Research Fellow / Professor in Biostatistics

• Research leadership opportunity in a newly established institute aimed at being an intellectual leader in rural, regional and remote health issues
• Exciting opportunity to join a new and passionate team
• Live and work in the picturesque central west town of Orange and enjoy award winning restaurants, cool climate and wineries

The Role

• Continuing, Full Time
• Attractive remuneration package (plus 17 % superannuation) 
• Orange, NSW (relocation allowance provided)

This position will lead a program of methodological research in an area related to the institute’s goals to improve rural and regional health in the central west of NSW and internationally. This role will also provide statistical support for systematic reviews and primary research (e.g., clinical trials, cohort studies, cross-sectional surveys) within the institute and assist with workshops and conferences.

This position would ideally suit an individual with several years of experience in biostatistics and knowledge and experience in designing and analysing systematic reviews and primary research, particularly randomised trials, cohort studies and cross-sectional surveys.

To be successful you will have:

• A doctoral qualification in Biostatics (or master in Biostatics and a doctoral qualification in another discipline).
• A record of academic achievement of national and/or international standing.
• Significant experience in and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant discipline area and recognised as a leading authority at a national and international level.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and building strong partnerships, networks and relationships.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and provide a 1-2 page "statement of suitability" referencing the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Rural Health Research Institute is based at Charles Sturt University in the Central West region of New South Wales. The Rural Health Research Institute has been established to lead research on regional, remote and Indigenous health. The institute will also lead international research on aspects of rural and remote health.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Location

Set in the foothills of Mount Canobolas, Orange has a relaxed country atmosphere combined with boutique shops, sporting facilities, and quality educational and health services. Charles Sturt in Orange has a farm and a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including an award-winning health building.

The City of Orange has beautiful historic architecture and a rich history spanning from the traditional Wiradjuri land owners, colonial settlers to gold miners.

Orange has a temperate climate, which makes for vibrant springs, warm summers, spectacular autumns and cool winters with the chance of experiencing snowfalls. Orange is known as ‘Australia’s Colour City’ due its vibrant autumn colours, making late March and April amongst the best time to visit Orange to see the impressive autumn colours.

Known for their crisp white wines and spicy, lighter-bodied red wines, Orange wine regions have more than 80 vineyards.

Getting to Orange is easy with a comfortable 3 ½ hour drive west of Sydney or north of Canberra. Airlines services are available to and from Sydney (REX Airlines) and Brisbane or Melbourne (Fly Corporate). Train and coach services are also available.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Professor Allen Ross | Executive Director, Rural Health Research Institute | agpross@csu.edu.au | Ph: +61 438 044 793

Closing Date: 11 pm, 19 May 2023