Senior Research Statistician

The Australian National University

Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Canberra

Classification: Senior Research Statistician, Academic Level C/D

Salary package: $124,685 - $162,774 per annum plus 17%  superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funding)

Advertised: 04 May 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jun 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

• The Fenner School of Environment and Society (FSES) conducts world-class, interdisciplinary research and education on complex environment-society systems.
• You will collaborate with a large group of research scientists working with extensive and complex datasets from long-term biodiversity monitoring projects.
• You will work on key statistical aspects of exciting research on woodland ecology, forest ecology and management, wildlife biology, and conservation science.

Position overview

The Fenner School of Environment and Society (FSES) conducts world-class, interdisciplinary research and education on complex environment-society systems. The Conservation and Landscape Ecology (CLE) research group comprises over 40 academic staff, research officers and post-graduate students. Led by Professor David Lindenmayer, the CLE group conducts research on conservation and landscape ecology with a particular focus on the long-term monitoring of biodiversity in south-eastern Australia.

Applicants must have a higher degree in statistics (or in an equivalent field with relevant experience), and be capable of resolving difficult statistical problems associated with large and complex ecological datasets. The successful candidate will work and collaborate on key statistical aspects of projects related to woodland ecology, forest ecology and management, wildlife biology, and conservation science. 

The position includes work on study design, statistical analysis and modelling, interpretation, and publication of scientific articles, as well as working collaboratively with other statistical scientists where relevant. This role will be based at the Australian National University in Canberra, although flexible working arrangements may be negotiated once the successful applicant has demonstrated aptitude within the position.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit http://hr.anu.edu.au/staff-equity

Contact:  Professor David Lindenmayer, Tel: 02 6125 0654; Email: david.lindenmayer@anu.edu.au

Application information - see https://jobs.anu.edu.au/en/job/545285/senior-research-statistician 

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.