Statistician

Reporting Relationships

The Statistician will report to Managing Director of The George Institute China directly and indirectly to the Senior Biostatistician in Sydney and will work closely with researchers within the Institute. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with, and provide statistical expertise to the research staff at the Institute
• Perform sample size calculations

• Prepare randomisation schedules

• Prepare derived datasets for the analyses using R, SAS and/or Stata

• Program and validate statistical analyses in R, SAS and/or Stata

• Perform advanced statistical analyses

• Prepare and deliver reports for interim and final analyses

• Assist with the creation of statistical analysis plans

• Contribute to the interpretation and publication of research results

• Contribute to capacity building

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Postgraduate qualification (PhD, MPhil, MSc) in Statistics
  
• Experience in statistical analyses and programming within a medical research environment

• Excellent working knowledge of at least one of the softwares: R, SAS, Stata

• Understanding of data management principles and regulatory requirements for clinical trials and medical research

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work

• Experience in working collaboratively in a team with researchers and other statisticians

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level problem solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills

• Ability to see the big picture, whilst still maintaining a focus on detail and implementation
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments

• Strong focus on quality of work.

We offer a flexible and inclusive work culture with excellent staff benefits including salary packaging arrangements and sound learning opportunities.