Job no: 542903
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate, Senior Research Associate
Research Fellow (Biostatistician) - The Kirby Institute
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term contract
- Remuneration: $118,467 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Kensington, Sydney
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
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.
Some key skills required:
- A PhD in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience
- High level skills in relevant statistical packages including STATA, R, SAS, PySpark and Python
- Previous experience in the management and analysis of linked health data, the production of statistical analysis plans and the use of GitHub
- 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
- Develop and execute advanced data management and statistical analysis methods on large scale surveillance, linked and administrative datasets
- Draft and finalise study concept sheets, statistical analysis plans, code, data visualisations, scientific manuscripts and reports
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 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 here.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: Tuesday 13th October before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time