Role type: Full-time/Part-time (Negotiable); Fixed-term from 3 to up to 5 years
Faculty: Faculty of Science / MDHS
School: Mathematics and Statistics & Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. or Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct interdisciplinary research in infectious disease dynamics using mathematical, statistical, and computational modelling to address public health challenges.
- Collaborate on groundbreaking infectious disease research with a leading team in pandemic preparedness.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Dynamics will conduct innovative mathematical, statistical, and computational research to study the infection and transmission dynamics of infectious diseases, contributing to a prestigious Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship program. Working within a collaborative team led by our professors, the role addresses critical areas such as pandemic preparedness, within-host dynamics, and multi-scale modeling of pathogens with global significance. Successful candidates will have a strong research background in mathematical sciences or a related field and a passion for advancing foundational and applied infectious disease knowledge.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
- Under the guidance of (Level A) or in collaboration with (Level B) Senior Academic staff, conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in high-quality publications.
- Lead the development of novel mathematical models of infectious disease systems, working on problems in within-host, epidemiological or multi-scale dynamics.
- Pursue research on foundational theory in infectious disease dynamics, in one or more of the areas of mechanistic modelling, computation and simulation, and statistical inference.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate excels in clear communication, translating technical concepts for diverse audiences, and thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary team environments. They bring exceptional organisational skills to manage deadlines and drive projects to successful completion.
You will also have:
- A PhD in infectious diseases dynamics, mathematics, or a related area.
- Demonstrated ability to use modelling and/or statistical computing programs and languages such as R, python, MATLAB or C/C++.
- An established profile in research as a member of a team, as evidenced by the production of research publications, including literature searchers, and drafting manuscripts and presentations at conferences.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, administer and see through to completion appropriately designed research projects with limited supervision.
Please note: Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.
Your New Team - School of Mathematics and Statistics & Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Our university’s School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of Australia's leading mathematics and statistics schools. It has achieved this status through the high quality of its research and teaching programs. The School offers a wide range of subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students and is involved in aspects of community life that impact on the interests of the School and the discipline.
The School of Mathematics and Statistics has a total of 90 continuing teaching and/or research staff; 37 research only staff and consultants; 19 academic specialists and 16 support staff. In 2023, there were 143 Research Higher Degree and 189 Coursework Master of Science students. The School has had 10 staff members inducted as Fellows of the Academy of Science.
Our School of Population and Global Health is a world-class institution that offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the field of public health. As the first school of its kind in Australia, they have built a reputation for excellence in education, research, and knowledge exchange, with a focus on Indigenous peoples. Strong
collaborations with prestigious organisations and institutions provide a unique opportunity to contribute to global health initiatives. As a key member of the team, you will have the chance to work alongside leading academics and researchers who bring considerable skills, insights, and expertise. The School offers a range of coursework degrees and research opportunities to contribute to training the next generations of public health specialists and researchers nationally and internationally.
Applications close: 12 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
