Senior Biostatistician (R678A) at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Evidence of strong academic background and peer-reviewed ISI publication record in Biostatistics or book chapters
• The ability to undertake projects in Biostatistical methodology and applied Biostatistical research project; or being a co-investigator or study statistician in health-related project.
• Ability to communicate statistical concepts and information to non-statisticians in health and clinical sciences.
• Write-up study design, sample size and analysis plan of proposals including data management, analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Poster or oral presentations at local or international conferences or at external meetings where own research is presented by the statistician.
• Statistical support of master’s or PhD students.
• Assist in organising academic days, journal clubs, etc.

Core Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Statistics or Mathematical Statistics and registered for PhD in Statistics or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in clinical or health research environment
• At least 5 ISI peer-reviewed publications
• At least 3 research presentations at conferences/meetings
• At least 5 hours of teaching/training
• Start of work on PhD research
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Advantageous:

• Experience working in epidemiology and public health research groups and centers.