Postdoctoral Research Fellow

$73,015 to $99,075
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join School of Public Health and Social Work, Faculty of Health, Academic Division.

The postdoctoral/research fellow position based at School of Public Health and Social Work, QUT will develop strategies to optimise surveillance and biosecurity information systems and link them to an integrated framework to predict infectious disease outcomes under environmental change. The post-holder will use empirical evidence and spatiotemporal modelling to investigate the influence of environmental change on infectious disease transmission dynamics and develop solutions to improve disease surveillance and early warning systems based on climate, environmental factors and dynamic spatiotemporal models.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Faculty**
QUT has embraced a collaborative approach to improving the health of our nation, bridging the gap between science and better health through a focus on prevention, evidence, innovation and real outcomes.
The Faculty of Health is led by the Executive Dean and the Executive Management Team comprising the Deputy Dean, Heads of Schools, and other senior faculty staff. Each of the Schools within the Faculty is established around disciplines that promote integration and collaboration in teaching and research, and provide a sustainable foundation upon which to build areas of strength. Its organisational structure includes the:

- School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Clinical Sciences
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Optometry and Vision Science
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- School of Public Health and Social Work.

QUT’s Faculty of Health attracts high-quality students with more than 10 000 students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree programs across its seven schools.
Drawing on its reputation for teaching excellence, the Faculty of Health produces graduates who are highly sought after in the commercial, scientific, health and community sectors. The faculty’s applied research activity is focused on improving health and wellbeing and preventing disease. This high-impact and internationally recognised research continues to make a significant and positive contribution to the ongoing development of the brand of QUT, as well as providing opportunities to develop partnerships.
The Faculty of Health operates across the university’s two campuses, Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point, and several distributed sites. The proximity of the Kelvin Grove campus to hospital facilities at Herston provides the faculty with a distinct competitive advantage and a renowned precinct that offers transformative education, aligned biomedical research and industry engagement.

**About the School**
The School of Public Health and Social Work (SPHSW), one of seven Schools in the Faculty of Health, is a dynamic and progressive School that has an excellent reputation for high quality teaching, research and engaged leadership. There are four disciplines in the School: Social Work and Human Services; Health Management; Public Health; and Health Safety and Environment (HSE).
Through our research, teaching, and community and industry partnerships, the School of Public Health and Social Work strives for a healthier, fairer and more inclusive society. We focus on the prevention of disease and illness, the promotion of better health and wellbeing, the improvement of health systems and services and the provision of quality social support.
All of our work has embedded principles of social and environmental justice and human rights. Our courses are grounded in real-world practice and are designed to provide opportunities to study across diverse fields. The School has a large number of PhD and Masters by Research students.
The qualifications and industry experience of our academic staff are of the highest calibre. Many of our staff have held executive leadership positions and are recognised as social impact researchers, activists and lobbyists.
We enjoy partnerships with governments, communities, universities, and health organisations in Australia and overseas. Our students, staff and graduates take part in influential research projects and collaborations with the broader community and contribute to a number of international projects.
We also facilitate the development of professional competence by providing Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) to community organisations, industry and government in Australia and overseas. CPE provides flexible access to a range of workshops, short cours