Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

The Opportunity

The Global Disease Modelling (GDM) team are an interdisciplinary
team of researchers that develop and use mathematical models to understand infectious
diseases and inform public health decision-making. Led by Professor Melissa
Penny, the GDM group use data analysis, modelling and simulation, to examine
complex interactions between infectious diseases, individuals, and populations,
medical interventions, and health systems. They use these models to understand
disease progression, pathogenesis, and disease transmission, and to estimate
impacts of existing and novel health interventions in individuals or at the
population level, with the goal to inform decisions during product development
through to implementation and policy recommendations.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer or
Senior Research Officer (level defined by experience) to support the
conceptualisation, development, optimisation and application of cutting-edge
mathematical and statistical methodologies to estimate health impact and
understand the role of existing and novel malaria interventions to support
malaria burden reduction and elimination. This role will support Research and
Development (R&D), policy and implementation decisions on existing and
next-generation malaria tools, their combined use, and their use-cases to
reduce or eliminate disease.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Use modelling to drive the optimisation and implementation of modelling analysis to address questions on malaria intervention impact.
• Extend and refine existing models to include new data sources and add new functionality.
• Manage your own coding, research, deliverables, and administrative activities, including small-scale project management to co-ordinate multiple aspects of the work.
• Contribute to communications with our stakeholders on new malaria interventions.

This full-time
position will be based at The Kids Research Institute Australia, located within
the Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands Western Australia and will be offered
on a 2-year contract. 

About You

The successful candidate will hold a PhD thesis or equivalent
experience in mathematics, mathematical modelling, epidemiology, statistics,
public health or a similar quantitative discipline. Along with this, you will
also possess the following skills:

• Statistical/mathematical skills, especially one or more fields relevant to disease modelling (ODEs/PDEs; simulation models; Bayesian statistical modelling; Gaussian processes).
• Demonstrable ability to think abstractly about real-world systems and design mathematical/statistical models answering questions about them.
• Programming skills in at least one of R/Python, or another statistical/mathematical programming language.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to initiate, plan and deliver research projects through from conception to publication.
• Strong interest in the epidemiology of malaria and/or other infectious (vector borne) diseases and health systems research in local and global contexts.

At The Kids Research Institute
Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects
the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,
culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of
all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable
adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring
everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 

If you meet many, but not all, of
the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to
mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your
journey.

Our commitment to diversity and
inclusion is reflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strength cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside our inclusive culture,
you'll enjoy:  

• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

How to
apply

If this role feels like the right fit and an
exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our
Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.

Please include a cover letter (no more than 2
pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the
"About You" section.

Applications will only be accepted through our career
portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require
reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name: Julian Heng

Contact Email:

Closing Date: Applications are open
between 16th October 2025 to 15th November
day period) - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being
champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage
applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first
Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health
and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are
at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and
Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the
Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.