Research Fellow​/Senior Research Fellow in Biostatistics

The Opportunity

The Biostatistics Unit in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM) is looking for either a Level B Research Fellow or a Level C Senior Research Fellow to join the team.

A Level B academic focuses on conducting independent or collaborative research to develop their expertise, whereas a Level C academic is expected to make original contributions, drive major research initiatives, and provide leadership within their field or organisational unit.

The position will contribute to the development of statistical methodology for Bayesian adaptive cluster randomised trials (CRTs), including adaptive platform trials (APTs). In particular, the development of modular software code (written in R) to enable simulation of these designs will be a key focus. The position will include collaborations both within Monash University and with external partners, including statisticians, clinical trialists, and clinicians.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related discipline and will be progressing a career as a biostatistical methodologist, working on statistical problems arising from collaborative research endeavours, ideally in the area of clinical/public health. The candidate will have a strong mathematical background, expertise in Bayesian statistics, excellent programming skills (, R), and ideally experience in clinical trials.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply