Research Fellow/senior Research Fellow – The Kirby Institute

Why Your Role Matters

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As a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow, your primary function will be to develop, implement and analyse research projects aiming to assess the burden of NTDs in endemic countries or the impact of NTD control strategies. NTDs of interest include: soil-transmitted helminths, trachoma, schistosomiasis, yaws and scabies. Settings may include Solomon Islands, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, Angola and Vanuatu.

The position will involve consultation and liaison with national ministries of health, researchers in Australia and overseas and affected communities, as well as interaction with other Kirby Institute programs.

The role reports to the Associate Professor Susana Vaz Nery and may have direct reports in the future.

Who You Are:

At a Level B specific skills and experience for this role include:

A PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a similar relevant field.

Demonstrated experience in quantitative research with a focus on infectious diseases, including in communities in the Asia-Pacific Region or Africa.

Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.

Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.

Strong skills in data management and quantitative analysis with a statistical analysis package (e.g., SAS, Stata).

Laboratory experience in qPCR, ELISAs, multi-bead serological assays, and microscopy is desirable.

Demonstrated experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and/or reports for non-expert stakeholders.

A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.

Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

Knowledge of infectious disease control programmes, as relevant to low- and middle-income countries.