Postdoctoral Fellow in Infectious Diseases Infomatics

Drive infectious disease research that directly improves public health outcomes. Access ongoing training and career development in a leading hospital setting. Benefit from flexible leave, on-site childcare, wellbeing, and salary perks.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months) | Position Classification: Scientific Officer | Remuneration: $ $52.83 per hour + 12% Superannuation | Hours Per Week: 38 | Location: Westmead Hospital

Join a dynamic team at Westmead Hospital, a premier teaching facility, where your expertise will drive vital infectious disease research.

There is no doubt that you will be stepping into a rewarding career based on campus at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's premier teaching hospitals. Located in Sydney's west, we offer a vibrant, supportive environment where your skills and passion for care can truly thrive.

Working with us you will have access to:

• Grow your career with access to ongoing training and tertiary linked development programs.

• Enjoy work–life balance through generous leave and access to on-site childcare.

• Public transport options (buses, trains, light rail) and subsidised on-site staff parking.

• Wellbeing initiatives including an on-site gym, cafes, and green spaces.

• Salary packaging, novated leasing, and meal entertainment benefits.

• Collaborative team culture with opportunities to specialise across clinical areas.

The Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology – Public Health (CIDM-PH) is an interdisciplinary translational research group within the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Departments of the Western Sydney Local Health District and NSW Health Pathology. This postdoctoral role supports infectious diseases research at CIDM-PH, enhancing data analysis capacity to improve public health outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Analysing pathogen genomics and epidemiology data.

• Supporting public health and clinical research.

• Developing informatics tools and workflows.

• Collaborating across laboratory and health teams.

• Translating findings into practice and policy.

Apply online by submitting your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience relevant to the role and addressing the criteria listed, with examples demonstrating your ability before the closing date.

• Qualifications: Science degree or equivalent qualification.

• Tertiary degree(s) in medical/biological sciences, bioinformatics, computer science and statistics, and relevant experience.

• Knowledge of infectious diseases epidemiology.

• Track record in quantitative research.

• Experience in multidimensional data analysis.

• Experience in business intelligence applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while delivering results autonomously within specified timeframes.

Requisition ID: REQ597497

Applications Close: 21 September 2025

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For role related queries, contact Lou Orszulak at the email address provided in the original posting.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; where required, the organization will implement reasonable adjustments consistent with industry standards. Stepping Up provides information about applying for NSW Health roles. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with a disability.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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