Research Fellow (Outbreak Modelling) - [Archived Advertisement]

Job no: 0052958

Work type: Fixed Term to Dec 2022

Location: Parkville, Vic

Division/Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne

Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School

Salary: $75,289 - $102,163 (Level A)

Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 17% super

About the Position

You will hold an advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in the field on mathematics and statistics, or epidemiology, applied to modelling complex biological systems and have 2-5 years’ experience in phylogenetic/phylodynamic modelling along with the ability to code Bayesian statistical algorithms in a software programming language that interfaces well with R.  As an experienced scientific researcher, you will hold a record of high-quality peer reviewed publications and scientific presentations, demonstrated ability to engage industry audiences and collaborators in the research outputs to ensure the broad uptake and impact of the research. The ability to work with and within a multidisciplinary team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be required along with excellent problem-solving, time allocation and accurate record keeping abilities.

The position will be located at the Parkville campus of the University of Melbourne.

A current working with children’s check is a requirement for this role.

Only applicants who are currently living in Australia or New Zealand and/or have full work rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.  Any changes to Australian Government restrictions on international travel into Australia will apply.

Advertised: 25 May 2021 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Jun 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time