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Job No.: 678495
Location: Monash Medical Centre
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
* Amplify your impact as Research Fellow on respiratory virus data at a top 50 university
* Join a collaborative team improving surveillance of influenza and COVID
* Work with leading experts turning data into insight for public health impact
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking a dedicated Research Fellow to join the renowned Monash Infectious Diseases team and contribute to vital surveillance and data linkage work on respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID. The position is responsible for managing data from sentinel systems such as FluCAN and linking it with state and national databases to monitor infection trends, severity and the effectiveness of interventions. By producing timely reports and dashboards, this role supports the delivery of critical insights for public health and clinical decision-making.
As part of the Monash Infectious Diseases group, this position contributes to clinical research through expert epidemiological advice and in-depth analysis of complex health data. The role supports both independent and team-based research activities, including the development of manuscripts, conference presentations and funding proposals. It also involves supervising research support staff and mentoring junior academic colleagues, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing research environment.
A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent research experience is essential for this role. The position also requires strong skills in statistical analysis and experience working with administrative and linked datasets, supported by a solid track record of peer-reviewed publications. Proficiency in using reporting dashboards and the ability to build effective relationships across government and health sectors are key to success in this role.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to influential public health research in a nationally significant area—apply now to be part of this impactful work.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer toHow to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Allen Cheng, and kindly copy in Whitney Monagle,
Position Description: Research Fellow, Epidemiologist
Applications Close: Sunday 20 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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