Professor of Biostatistics
Faculty of Science
University of the Sunshine Coast
Queensland, Australia
Reference No. 000253

The Faculty of Science delivers a range of Bachelor of Science programs: Environmental Science, Biomedical Science, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Public Health, and Sport and Exercise Science. The Faculty is also running a joint Nursing degree with Central Queensland University and developing an Institute for Sustanability, Health and Regional Engagement (iSHARE). A new research Centre for Healthy Activities, Sport and Exercise (CHASE) has also been established.

The University will be making an appointment as Professor of Biostatistics and is seeking candidates with a research track record that can attract strong research funding combined with broad experience in statistical consulting with a range of industrial, government and community groups. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in research design and analysis.

The Professor of Biostatistics will lead research programs that form part of the iSHARE and CHASE, with broad scope for Biostatistics in these research programs, for both human and environmental biological systems, with possible applications in epidemiology, biometrics, bioinformatics, geoinformatics and health informatics.

Further information on this position is available from Professor Rod Simpson, Dean, Faculty of Science by phone +61 7 5430 2888, fax +61 7 5430 2889, or email: rsimpson@usc.edu.au

For all position descriptions, detailed selection criteria and applications details, please visit our website: http://www.usc.edu.au/jobs or email: careers@usc.edu.au

Closing date for applications 29 March 2004.
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