Job title: Post-Doctoral Fellow (Dementia Epidemiology)
Company: UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre Management
Job description: Post-doctoral Fellow – Dementia Epidemiology
- Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
- Duration: 12 month fixed term contract
- Remuneration: $106,337 – $113,737 + 17% Super and leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you will be required to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW at the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), in the Discipline of Psychiatry & Mental Health and develop your research expertise in epidemiology of dementia (with special expertise in statistics) through projects relevant to your particular field of research.
You will provide research expertise in projects related to epidemiological projects within CHeBA-led consortia as well as other collaborative projects in which CHeBA participates. This includes conducting analyses of datasets of three major longitudinal studies and other associated projects conducted by CHeBA so as to enhance the scientific output from these studies, and assisting students and other researchers in high level statistical analyses.
The role of Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to the Co-Director, CHeBA, (Professor Perminder Sachdev) and has no direct reports.
Who You Are:
- A PhD in Epidemiology, Statistics, Psychology or a related discipline, with demonstrated and relevant work experience in the area of behavioural science, medical research, or related field.
- A strong grounding in epidemiology or biostatistics through course work, research or other experience is desirable.
- An excellent academic track record with demonstrated and proven experience in the use of statistical packages such as R, SPSS, SAS, or STATA in performing statistical procedures commonly used in the such as imputation of missing data, linear mixed modelling, structural equation modelling or twin data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills together with excellent writing skills with demonstrated experience in writing in high quality scientific papers and technical reports.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work in the context of multiple studies in order to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and deal with several modalities of data, including for example health, neuroimaging, and genetics data.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor and/or supervise students, as appropriate for a Level A academic position.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders, students, and researchers from several disciplines in a team.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 27th March at 11:55pm. Your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Job-specific enquiries:
Professor Perminder Sachdev
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Application process enquiries:
Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant
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UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Expected salary: $106337 – 113737 per year
Location: Sydney, NSW
Job date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:14:14 GMT
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