Contribute to exciting research within Global Health & Tropical MedicineWorld Class research facilitiesAttractive salary packaging & superannuation optionsAbout QIMR Berghofer: QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.
About The Global Health & Tropical Medicine Group: The Global Health & Tropical Medicine Group investigates the transmission and control of tropical infectious diseases and diseases of poverty, including some of the most prevalent and important infections that cause much suffering and economic loss worldwide. We aim to develop new public health interventions against these diseases that will lead to their sustainable control and eventual elimination.
Role Purpose / Responsibilities: Applications are invited for skilled researchers to work on projects related to Global Health & Tropical Medicine, including the epidemiology/spatial epidemiology and control/elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases and Tuberculosis.
You will;
Present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national & international level. This includes working as part of a team on externally funded projects subject to deadlines.Publish original and innovative results in refereed journalsAssist to supervise research support staff in your research area and contribute to student supervision, as neededCollaborate with senior staff to actively seek and secure external funding, assist to prepare and submit research proposals to external funding bodies as appropriateAssist in outreach activities including to prospective students, research institutes, industry, government, the media and the general publicAbout You: You are required to have;
PhD (or submitted for examination) in epidemiology, public health, or a related fieldExperience in tropical infectious disease researchExperience in spatial epidemiologyData analysis skills and experience working with health dataDemonstrated ability to use and interpret outputs from software packages such as Stata, R or SASDemonstrated ability to produce high-quality written workOutstanding oral and written communication and intrapersonal skills with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a teamDemonstrated ability to prioritise activities and meet deadlines in an ever-evolving environmentPlease refer to the Position Description for a more detailed description of the role, responsibilities and selection criteria.
Remuneration: Salary range is $92,403 to $99,142 p.a. plus super and generous salary packaging. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 2.5 years.
For further information: please contact Darren Gray, Program Director for Population Health, and Head of the Global Health and Tropical Medical Group on ******
Closing Date: 4 July 2024
To submit an application: use the APPLY button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Resume and Cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description
What we offer: Salary PackagingState of the art facilitiesStimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical researchSupportive and collaborative team environment
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