University of New South Wales - - Events - Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology

30 October 2009

Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology

Faculty of Medicine

National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research

REF. 6807NET

Salary Level C: A$93K - A$107K (plus up to 17% employer superannuation plus leave loading)

The Viral Hepatitis Epidemiology and Prevention Program in the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research is seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced postdoctoral researcher to develop and manage our viral hepatitis surveillance activities and to initiate original, and provide support for ongoing, epidemiological, social and behavioural research examining risk behaviour and blood-borne virus transmission among injecting drug users.

The successful applicant will have a strong background in epidemiology, biostatistics and/or public health. They will continue to build upon the National Centreâ€™s work in the area of enhanced surveillance activities for viral hepatitis, as well as having the opportunity to initiate and implement original epidemiological, social and/or behavioural research with a focus on risk behaviour and blood-borne virus transmission among injecting drug users. They will be expected to analyse data and produce high quality manuscripts suitable for submission to peer-reviewed journals; to maintain and expand collaborative links with other research groups and government and non-government organisations; and to provide support and advice to key collaborators, particularly the Kirketon Road Centre, and other staff within the National Centre.

This is a full time, fixed term position for 2 years with a strong possibility of extension. The successful applicant may be required to undertake a criminal record check.

Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application.

Having read all the documentation you may then direct any enquiries to Professor Lisa Maher on (61 2) 93850900 or l.maher@unsw.edu.au

Applications close : 13 November 2009

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