The Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU) at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) is seeking an outstanding PhD candidate to join our team in advancing statistical methods for adaptive platform trials (APTs).
APTs represent a cutting-edge trial design that allows multiple research questions to be evaluated simultaneously within a single core protocol. This PhD project will focus on developing and evaluating new methods to address key statistical challenges in APTs - such as optimal stopping rules, handling missing data, and ensuring unbiased estimation in complex adaptive settings. The work will combine simulation studies and real-world applications, contributing directly to the evolving science of modern clinical trials.
The successful candidate will be based within CEBU, a leading centre in Australia for statistical innovation in APTs, and will join a vibrant research community through the Victorian Centre for Biostatistics (ViCBiostat) and the Australian Trials Methodology (AusTriM) Research Network. Supervision will be provided by Dr Chris Selman, Dr Melissa Middleton, and Professor Katherine Lee.
Applicants should hold an Honours or Master’s degree in statistics or a closely related discipline and be eligible to apply for a University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship (valued at $38,500 per annum for up to 3.5 years).
Expressions of Interest close 12 January 2026.
To apply, please send your CV, academic transcripts, and a short statement outlining your interest in statistical methodology to:
We encourage interested candidates to reach out for an informal discussion before applying
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