REFERENCE NO. 1571/0610
The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 6,800 permanent staff supporting over 46,000 students.
The Sydney Medical School is part of the University’s Faculties of Health, the largest and most comprehensive grouping of health and medical education and research in the Asia Pacific region. The Sydney School of Public Health is a network of individuals, research groups and centres that aims to provide high-quality, accessible education; conduct outstanding high impact research and participate effectively in professional, governmental and community activities.
The new Cancer Epidemiology and Cancer Services Research Group has been established as a partnership between the University and the Cancer Institute NSW. The overarching aim of this novel partnership is to conduct practice and policy relevant epidemiological and health services research to improve outcomes for people with cancer. The group will develop programs across a broad spectrum of aetiological and applied epidemiological research, including research that addresses the causes of cancer, cancer prevention, screening and early detection, cancer care and outcomes. A major focus of interest is the use of population based datasets and data linkage for epidemiological and cancer services research, and to develop research capacity in this field.
We are seeking a number of enthusiastic, results driven academic staff to join this new research group and contribute to the development and implementation of a collaborative research program with the Cancer Institute NSW. You will have the opportunity to initiate and develop your own research program within the broad field of cancer epidemiology and cancer services research. Although a research focussed role, there will also be an opportunity to contribute to teaching, curriculum development and postgraduate student supervision within epidemiology and public health.
To succeed you will have doctoral qualifications in epidemiology, biostatistics or public health and a demonstrated interest in cancer epidemiology and cancer services research. Experience in design and analysis of epidemiological studies is required as is some knowledge of data linkage and advanced skills in biostatistical analyses.
For appointment at a senior level is it expected that you will have extensive experience in the area of cancer epidemiology and cancer services research and previous experience working with large data sets and data linkage. You will have a substantial track record of peer reviewed publications, a record of successful grant acquisition, and a well developed network within cancer epidemiology. Substantial teaching experience and postgraduate supervision would be highly regarded.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a vibrant and growing team of academics, postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students and to further enhance your research profile and teaching experience.
The position is fixed term for three years subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees with the possibility of further offer of employment dependent upon funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
Remuneration package: a competitive remuneration package is available (consisting of a base salary, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted via The University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 2nd August 2010
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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