Research Fellow IMPACT study - [Archived Advertisement]

Collaborate with leading researchers and statistically analyse complex data to determine solutions for two key public health priorities

About your environment

Cancer Council Victoria has been leading efforts against cancer since 1936 through world leading research, prevention, support and advocacy programs. The Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer conducts high quality applied behavioural research and evaluation to inform and influence cancer control policies, programs and services. The Centre has active programs of research underway in tobacco control, skin cancer prevention, obesity prevention, alcohol harm reduction, cancer screening and cancer care.

Building on our already established research methods, the IMPACT Study will analyse monthly population survey data over more than a decade from many tens of thousands of Australians to investigate the impact of public health policies, product marketing and mass media campaigns on smoking prevalence and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. The study will examine policies that may reduce overall population use, as well as among specific age cohorts and socio-economic groups. In doing so, this internationally unique study will help guide government policy decisions on the most effective and equitable future tobacco control and obesity prevention efforts in Australia and other nations.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a post-doctoral Research Fellow to join the IMPACT Study. In consultation with the Centre’s Director Professor Melanie Wakefield, your role is to:

• Design and conduct complex statistical analyses and interpret findings

• Coordinate and oversee the cleaning and merging of databases prior to statistical analysis

• Collaborate and consult with an accomplished team of Chief Investigators at Cancer Council Victoria and the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne

• Lead or contribute to writing high impact papers for peer-reviewed journal publication

 All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• A demonstrated ability to design and undertake complex statistical analysis and an excellent understanding of statistical and research design issues

• Experience with writing scientific papers for publication

• The ability to work both independently and contribute to a team

• A PhD in a relevant field and at least 2 years’ experience undertaking complex statistical analysis on large datasets.

What we can offer you

This full-time fixed term position for 4 years provides a base salary within the range $93,000 up to $108,000 per annum commensurate with the position level and experience, plus superannuation, annual leave loading and the benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card. We also offer a flexible and friendly work environment, social and wellbeing activities and a location close to public transport.

To apply and for more info

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this opportunity visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers to download a Position Description and the Key Selection Criteria and forward your full application (cover letter, resume and completed Key Selection Criteria document) to hr@cancervic.org.au. For more information, contact Professor Melanie Wakefield melanie.wakefield@cancervic.org.au or on (03) 9514 6351.

Cancer Council will only make contact with applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia and a National Police Check.

Applications close 16 November 2016