Scholarship details

Funding Body:

University of Sydney

Title:

Postgraduate Scholarship in Epidemiology/ Applied Biostatistics

Research Areas:

Health Sciences; Sciences & Engineering

Type

Postgraduate Research

Description:

A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good academic record to undertake research studies leading to a PhD. The project would suit an individual from a number of different backgrounds (for example: biomedical sciences, medicine, epidemiology, public health or biostatistics) and to some extent the project can be modified to suit the individuals particular research interests and strengths.

The project is to assess the level of a range of novel serum biomarkers, (from early pregnancy), for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes such as fetal growth restriction, stillbirth and preeclampsia. Advanced statistical methods will be used to assess combinations of biomarkers and antenatally identifiable risk factors and determine which threshold values provide the best (most discriminating) prediction of adverse outcomes. Applicants should have experience in data manipulation and advanced statistical techniques such as multivariable logistic regression, and the ability to analyse large data sets. Candidates should also have an understanding of, or interest in, biomedical scientific methods.

Eligibility:

Applicants should have the equivalent of a good Australian Bachelors Honours degree or a Masters Degree in epidemiology, public health or biostatistics, medicine, biomedical sciences or a research field with a substantial component of data analysis. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens, and proficient in English language. Experience using SAS would be an advantage. The successful applicant will commence their candidature in March 2010. Award of the scholarship is subject to successful enrolment in a PhD in the Faculty of Medicine

Amount awarded:

The scholarship is valued at $30,000 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Application guide:

Further information can be obtained from A/Prof Christine Roberts (E-mail: clroberts@med.usyd.edu.au, Phone 9926 6143) or Dr Natasha Nassar (E-mail: n.nassar@usyd.edu.au, Phone 9926 6143)

Your application should include the following:

1) Curriculum vitae;

2) Copy of academic transcript(s);

3) Proof of citizenship or permanent residency;

4) Names and contact details of at least two referees;

5) A sample of your written work (this may include an assignment from an undergraduate program, a thesis chapter, dissertation or a published or unpublished paper);

6) A ‘Statement of Purpose’ of up to two pages, which should outline your research interests, your reasons for pursuing an advanced degree in general and this project in particular, and your ultimate career goals.

Applications should be sent to A/Prof Roberts at the University Department of Obstetrics at Royal North Shore Hospital, Building 52, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards NSW 2065 (Phone: 02 9926 6143; Fax: 99066742 E-mail: clroberts@med.usyd.edu.au)..

Closing date:

29 January 2010

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