• Opportunity to apply your data science and biostatistics skills to contribute to mental health research  

• Work with data across multiple projects at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Camperdown campus

• Full-time, 12 months fixed term contract (with a strong possibility for extension)

• Base salary of $99,455 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use provides a world-first synergy of leading epidemiological, prevention, early intervention, and treatment research and translation programs in substance use and mental disorders. The Matilda Centre brings together researchers in broad fields to share skills, integrate data, and harness new technologies to shed light on the nature and understanding of substance use and mental disorders as well as develop and trial innovative prevention, early intervention, and treatment programs.

We are seeking a Research Officer to conduct statistical analyses across multiple projects focussed on understanding and preventing mental and substance use disorders, including evaluation of culturally-inclusive school-based wellbeing programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assist with all aspects of data analysis and management including analysis planning, refinement and implementation, data visualisation and reporting

• Lead the management, cleaning, transformation and analysis of research data, ensuring all steps are systematic, well-documented and reproducible.

• independently apply diverse statistical approaches to address novel research questions across a range of datasets including cohort and clinical trial data

• manage data reporting, ensuring data integrity and excellence in research publishing and impact

• work collaboratively within our supportive team

• provide strategic advice on research direction, methodology, and compliance, keeping the team updated

• Advise, liaise and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders both within and outside the University of Sydney.

Within your application, please provide a cover letter addressing each of the following selection criteria for the role:

About you

• Honours or Masters tertiary qualification psychology, public health, biostatistics, mental health and addiction or in a relevant field

• strong experience using statistical applications including Stata, Mplus, SPSS and R

• experience analysing data using a range of diverse statistical approaches, and ability to upskill efficiently to apply new approaches where needed

• previous experience with clinical trials analysis, structural equations modelling, causal mediation, and/or multi-level repeated measures analyses would be well regarded

• excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated report writing skills

• excellent interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work and liaise with others

• outstanding attention to detail and proven ability to clearly organize and document analysis procedures and work flow

• demonstrated capacity to work ethically and abide by confidentiality and privacy constraints at all times

• proven ability to manage and prioritise workload and to meet deadlines.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au

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