AddressEmployment Type: Full time, 35 hours per week; Multiple positions available
Duration: 2 years fixed term
Remuneration: Level A Academic $106,337- $113,737 (based on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
Location: Kensington campus, NSW
Why this role matters:
The School of Public Health (SPH) at UNSW is internationally recognised as a leader in public health with research strengths across a range of health disciplines, including infectious diseases and immunisation, and global health. SPH has a core focus to investigate and provide new knowledge to help inform policy, governance, organisation, work, and leadership in the health sector through cross disciplinary research with both academia and industry. SPH also has strong associations with research centres and institutes throughout UNSW Medicine.
Infectious diseases are among the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Our approach to research and teaching is deeply rooted in supporting evidence-based policy, community engagement, and advocacy for modern infectious disease control. We prioritise research that informs policy decisions and actively engage with communities to promote awareness and action against infectious diseases. https://www.unsw.edu.au/medicine-health/our-schools/population-health/research/protecting-our-people-and-our-planet/infectious-disease-immunisation
In the Infectious Diseases Dynamics and Interventions group (co-led by Professor James Wood & Scientia Lecturer Alexandra Hogan), we use infectious disease models to inform the design, implementation, and effectiveness of population health interventions, particularly vaccines and immunotherapeutics. We use a range of mathematical and statistical techniques, including differential equations, computational methods, stochastic processes, and optimisation theory. We are currently working on a program of research focussing on transmission models respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and RSV and are seeking to expand our group to enhance our research capacity in this area.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow at the School of Public Health (SPH) will contribute to UNSW's research efforts, specializing in mathematical and statistical models of respiratory virus transmission.
Reporting to Professor James Wood & Scientia Lecturer Alexandra Hogan, they will engage in advancing research efforts at SPH, while adhering to academic standards and promoting a safe working environment.
Skills Required:
- A PhD (or equivalent experience) in a highly quantitative discipline, featuring advanced skills in mathematics and statistics.
- Proven ability to develop and apply skills in scientific computational modelling studies.
- Demonstrated interest/experience in population health and observational science.
- Demonstrated track record of first author peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations in English.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to apply
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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Applications close: Sunday 16th June before 11.30pm.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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