(Senior)Research Fellow - Statistics

About us
Curtin’s School of Population Health is a comprehensive academic school that delivers a range of undergraduate courses and numerous specialist postgraduate courses in public health and psychology.
Curtin’s Faculty of Health Sciences has four academic schools that deliver a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) courses.

About the role  

The role(s) will work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers in geological science, fossil geochemistry, geomicrobiology, atmospheric monitoring and statistical science, led by highly distinguished specialists in each of these fields.
You will join a statistical team coordinated by distinguished professors Adrian Baddeley and Noel Cressie, which plays a pivotal role in the design and conduct of the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring study. https://www.wa.gov.au/service/aboriginal-affairs/aboriginal-heritage-conservation/program-murujuga-rock-art

You will be involved in a wide range of statistical data analysis, experimental design and sampling design, according to your abilities and training. Activities include the design and analysis of controlled laboratory experiments with rock samples; spatial analysis of geological and geochemical observations; space-time analysis of air quality measurements; and space-time analysis of observations of the condition of the rock art surfaces and their immediate environment.

Responsibilities will include

In this role you will be involved in a wide range of statistical data analysis, experimental design and sampling design, according to your abilities and training. Activities include:

• design and analysis of controlled laboratory experiments with rock samples.
• spatial analysis of geological and geochemical observations.
• space-time analysis of air quality measurements.
• space-time analysis of observations of the condition of the rock art surfaces and their immediate environment.
• Appropriate training and supervision from experts will be provided, along with opportunities to participate in publication of the statistical methodology and the study results.
• Publication of results in reports and scientific journals.
• (co)supervision of PhD students.

• State of the art offices and agile working.
• A flexible benefits package with excellent superannuation provisions.
• A vibrant campus with gym, child care, wellness programs, medical and counselling services.
• Curtin continues to be a leader in reconciliation in the Higher Education sector, being one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevate RAP - the highest level within Reconciliation Australia’s Workplace RAP Framework.
• The University has recently been named as one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 by the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA).
• A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai.

For further information on Curtin and all of our employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

We are looking for someone with

• A PhD in Statistics or a closely related field.
• A demonstrated track record of high quality outputs in applied statistics, ideally with applications in one or more of spatial science, (micro)biology, geology/geochemistry, ecology or air quality.
• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts.
• Significant expertise in R and/or Python.

• PhD Supervision experience.
• A body of high impact research outputs.
• (Senior positions) Experience managing a team of more junior statisticians.

Please apply on-line with a cover letter addressing the specific selection criteria and resume to enable us to assess your suitability for the role.

Applications close: 10pm AWST Thursday 2nd June 2022

Work Requirements

• Prior to appointment, the recommended applicant/s will need to have a current criminal record check in accordance with the University's National Police Certificate Assessment Procedures.  

Candidates should note that Curtin University has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedures which covers all staff, students, campuses and activities, effective 21 February 2022. 

If you are invited to attend the next stage of assessments, you may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status (or formally granted exemption) upon arrival, and if you are offered a role at Curtin, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination or exemption status prior to commencing employment.

Contact details

If you have any queries in relation to the requirements of this role please contact: 

Ben Mullins, Professor – School of Population Health on [email protected]

Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

We have received recognition in this area:

• Voted one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 (Diversity Council of Australia).
• Have become one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevated Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Achieved Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation (2018-2022).
• Voted 16th best workplace for new dads in Australia (HBF - Direct Advice for Dads, 2019).

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.