Associate Professor (Infectious Diseases Modelling)
Core
Lead and grow an internationally recognised research program in infectious disease modelling, drive epidemic forecasting, and teach at the university level.
Role type
Associate Professor (Infectious Diseases Modelling)
Builds
Advanced mathematical, computational, and statistical models for infectious diseases; undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum; national and international research collaborations.
Domain
Public health, epidemiology, mathematical modelling, infectious diseases
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Advanced mathematical modelling, computational statistics, infectious disease epidemiology, grant writing, academic publishing, curriculum development, student supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with The Kids Research Institute Australia, ACEFA partnerships, IP management, research translation
Technologies
Statistical software, computational modelling tools, data analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and apply models for diseases like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV; secure competitive funding; supervise Honours, Master's, and PhD students; contribute to teaching and curriculum; foster interdisciplinary partnerships; engage with community and industry stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
