Understanding and preventing substance-related deaths in Australia

Substance-related deaths due to medicines, alcohol and other drugs, have risen over the last 15 years in Australia and internationally. These deaths are often underpinned by complex social and health factors, including mental and physical health co-morbidity. Importantly, these deaths are largely avoidable given timely and targeted intervention. However, there is currently limited understanding of the drivers of these deaths and mechanisms for prevention. The candidate will undertake a range of studies using data from national population-based sources and cohorts formed from linked administrative data to address these gaps and inform strategies for harm prevention.

Primary supervisor: Dr Natasa Gisev

Candidate requirements:

• Masters or Honours in public health, epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics or a related field
• Strong skills in quantitative analysis, with experience using linked administrative data highly regarded
• Track record of publication of peer-reviewed scientific articles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

For more information about this project please contact Dr Natasa Gisev (n.gisev@unsw.edu.au).