Postdoctoral Research Assistant – Biostatistics Part-time NEW

Research Assistant – Biostatistician

National, one-of-a-kind homelessness and health dataset / meaningful impact on adolescent health and homelessness prevention / collaborative, passionate team at Melbourne Children's Campus

Join us to apply advanced biostatistics, publish high-impact research and shape better futures for homeless adolescents.

Investing in you–17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne takes pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Your next career opportunity

You will lead rigorous analyses of unique linked datasets to uncover how homelessness shapes health and mortality.

You will collaborate with an authentic, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes and preventing homelessness for young people.

What you will deliver:

• Design, fit and interpret complex statistical models to address priority research questions on homelessness, health and mortality.
• Manage, clean and analyse large-scale linked administrative health and homelessness datasets using Stata, R or similar tools.
• Contribute to high-quality peer-reviewed manuscripts, policy briefs and knowledge translation outputs for diverse audiences.
• Contribute methodological expertise to competitive grant applications and new research proposals within the adolescent health program.
• Engage actively in seminars, meetings and collaborations across Melbourne Children's Campus, strengthening networks and research capacity.

You may be a great fit if:

• Hold a Masters or PhD in biostatistics, statistics or a closely related quantitative health discipline.
• Bring substantial experience managing and analysing complex linked administrative datasets, including MBS, PBS and hospital data.
• Use Stata, R or similar software confidently to implement advanced statistical models for longitudinal and cohort studies.
• Demonstrate a strong, genuine interest in adolescent health, homelessness and preventing poor outcomes for young people.
• Maintain a growing track record of peer-reviewed publications, clear research writing and research translation for non-academic stakeholders.
• Contribute effectively to collaborative teams, grant development, presentations and stakeholder engagement through strong written and verbal communication.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – Centre for Adolescent Health

At the Centre for Adolescent Health within the Department of Paediatrics, you will join Australia's leading academic hub for adolescent health. Based on the Melbourne Children's Campus, you will collaborate with experts from the University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Royal Children's Hospital. The team led by Associate Professor Jess Heerde is authentic, supportive and deeply committed to improving health and preventing homelessness for children and young people.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Associate Professor Jessica Heerde at jessica.heerde@unimelb.edu.au (please do not send your application to this contact).
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan.
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close: 7 April 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.