Study Opportunities

Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health PhD Scholarship

The Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health PhD scholarship aims to support a full-time postgraduate research student undertaking research in an area related directly to men's health.  Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, relevance of the proposed topic to men's health and the potential for the student's continued involvement in the area of men's health. 

Scholarships may be awarded in biological, clinical or psychosocial research areas and are offered for 3 years,at a rate equivalent to an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), subject to satisfactory performance.

For more information, please refer to the University of Adelaide's Postgraduate Research Scholarships page under 'Health Sciences'.

Work Opportunities

Research Fellow (Biostatistician/Epidemiologist)
Job Reference Number: 17097

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Research Fellow Biostatistician/Epidemiologist to conduct analyses of data generated by researchers, and provide support to students, in the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Medicine at the University of Adelaide.

Position Requirements: At a minimum, the candidate should have the following qualifications:

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  • Master's degree or PhD in Biostatistics and/or Epidemiology
  • Familiarity and track record of effective use of statistical packages (eg, SAS, SPSS, Stata, R). 
  • Demonstrable ability to manage, manipulate and analyse complex longitudinal data sets, and prepare comprehensive statistical reports.
  • Familiarity with genetic data analysis, statistical genetics, bioinformatics and data mining.
  • Ability to apply independent problem solving and application of novel statistical methods and tools.
  • Ability to motivate self and others to meet deadlines even in demanding timeframes
  • Demonstrated flexibility in coping with multiple and changing priorities.

Salary: Salary: (Level B) $77,688 - $92,256 per annum full-time equivalent.

Superannuation: An employer superannuation contribution of 9% applies.

Term of Position: This fixed-term position is available immediately for a period of 2 years.

Further Information

Please refer to the Selection Criteria or alternatively contact Professor Gary Wittert on extension 08 8222 5502 for further information or email gary.wittert@adelaide.edu.au

Closing date: Open until filled

Your application should: include your curriculum vitae

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  • address the selection criteria
  • include a research statement (a summary of your accomplishments and future plans)
  • quote the job reference number
  • specify your residency status. 
  • E-mail your application as a single PDF document to gary.wittert@adelaide.edu.au