Research Fellow Model Based Decision Support

5 months ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0062159
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time/Part-time; Continuing (Research Contingent) for 2 years
**Faculty**:Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
**Department/School: School of Computing and Information Systems**
**Salary**:Level A- $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) (PhD Starting point $101,460) plus 17% super
- Conducting research on computational and mathematical models of infectious disease transmission and control to support public health policy decision-making.
- Excellent opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary project at the intersection of epidemiological modeling and decision science, collaborating with leading experts such as Dr. Iadine Chadès from CSIRO Environment, and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and a vibrant interdisciplinary community at the University of Melbourne.
- 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**
This position entails conducting research on computational and mathematical models of infectious disease transmission and control, aiming to support public health policy decision-making. It is part of the interdisciplinary NRMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Supporting Participatory Evidence Generation to Control Transmissible Disease in our Region Using Modelling (SPECTRUM), collaborating with Dr. Iadine Chadès from CSIRO Environment. A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to investigate relationships between data, models, and decision support, while also developing and evaluating guidelines and frameworks to mitigate biases, all within a collaborative environment at the University of Melbourne's School of Computing and Information Systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Independently plan and carry out research on the nominated research project and work towards completion of the aims of the project;
- Develop effective timelines and milestones based on goals of the research programme;
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all research activities;
- Participate in preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, assist fellow researchers in experiments to enhance teamwork and research output, actively communicate and disseminate research findings, and identify funding sources to support teaching, research, and engagement projects within the discipline

You will also have:

- A PhD in computer science or another quantitative discipline;
- A record of innovative, high-quality research as evidenced by publications in leading journals and conferences, commensurate with opportunity;
- Demonstrated ability to perform independent research and a commitment to interdisciplinary research;
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate research concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, including an ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position**.

**Your New Team -**

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary School organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI).

FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society. FEIT has never been better positioned as a global leader, anchored in the dynamic Asia Pacific region, creating and curating knowledge to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through our students and our relationships with communities, we can not only respond to society’s needs but anticipate and create engineering and IT solutions for the future.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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