The University of Queensland
UQ CTC Clinical Trials Biostatistician
🇦🇺Queensland, Australia19 hours ago
A$83,698 – A$139KFull Time
UQ Clinical Trials Centre | Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Fixed-term, research-focused position through to 31 December 2028
Flexible part-time or full-time opportunity (50-100% FTE negotiable)
Base salary will range from $83,698 - $138,769 (Academic Level A/B) + 17% Superannuation
Based at our Herston campus
We are seeking a highly motivated, talented and driven Biostatistician to join our dedicated team in the UQ Clinical Trials Centre (UQ CTC).
This is an exciting opportunity for an academic Level A or B Biostatistician to provide support and leadership in the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of high-quality randomised clinical trials that are being conducted in collaboration with UQ CTC. As a key member of UQ CTC’s Biostatistics team, you will provide biostatistical expertise across multiple trials — including trial design, randomisation, data monitoring, statistical analysis plans, interim and final analyses, and publication.
At Level A, the focus will be on building research independence — contributing to the statistical design and analysis of clinical trials under guidance, developing methodological expertise, and contributing to research outputs.
At Level B, the appointee will lead and coordinate statistical components of clinical trials, initiate methodological research projects, and demonstrate emerging national recognition through high-quality outputs and successful grant participation.
The successful candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to methodological research relevant to clinical trials, mentor and support other UQ CTC team members, engage with national and international clinical trial investigators and statistical collaborators, and contribute to internal and external service and engagement activities.
For further information, please click here to view the full appointment booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the booklet.
This opportunity is being offered at Academic Level A or B commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
At Academic Level A, you will demonstrate:
Completion or near completion of a Masters and/or PhD in Biostatistics, or a related area.
Clinical Trial Experience: experience contributing to statistical aspects of clinical trials (design, protocol development, statistical analysis plans, reporting).
Research Track Record: an emerging research profile as evidenced by publications in well regarded peer-reviewed journals.
Technical Skills: accomplished analysis programming skills in at least one software package (preferably R or Stata), and capacity to develop skills in other statistical software packages.
Regulatory Knowledge: an emerging familiarity with regulatory and reporting standards for clinical trials (e.g., ICH E9, CONSORT, etc).
Communication Skills: an ability to effectively communicate sophisticated statistical concepts, both in writing and verbally.
Organisational Skills: an ability to organise and prioritise work objectives.
In addition, to be considered at Academic Level B, you will demonstrate:
Completion of a Masters and/or PhD in Biostatistics, or a related area.
Clinical Trial Experience: experience leading statistical aspects of clinical trials (design, protocol development, statistical analysis plans, reporting).
Research Track Record: A growing research profile as evidenced by publications in well regarded peer-reviewed journals, and contributions to grant applications.
Regulatory Knowledge: A well-developed familiarity with regulatory and reporting standards for clinical trials (e.g., ICH E9, CONSORT, etc).
A growing record of supervision of Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mark Chatfield (Biostatistician, UQ CTC) at m.chatfield@uq.edu.au or Professor Nadine Foster (Director, UQ CTC) at Nadine.foster@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (R-63901) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter addressing the relevant ‘About You’ selection criteria. Applicants should identify in your cover letter which academic level you are applying for (Level A or B). Please refer to the appointment booklet above for more details.
Employer-sponsored work rights may be considered for this appointment pending formal UQ visa assessment and individual candidate eligibility.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Friday 12 June at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-63901).
