Job Title: Mathematical Modelling Specialist
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You are applying for a position in Infectious Disease Modelling. To submit an application, please fill in your details below.
This role is located in Melbourne/Flexible. You will undertake mathematical modelling projects to identify the impact and cost-effectiveness of interventions to progress hepatitis C elimination in Australia and globally. The project will include epidemiological modelling components (using ordinary differential equations models to project epidemic outcomes) and economic modelling components (costing, health economic and resource optimisation analyses).
You will also:
- Develop and calibrate models of hepatitis C transmission, disease progressing and care cascade progression to different settings and population groups, using appropriate epidemiological, statistical and mathematical techniques.
- Undertake costing studies, and health economic evaluation of interventions.
- Communicate with epidemiologists, public health experts, social scientists and stakeholders about the approach and implications of modelling projects.
- Write academic publications and policy briefs and produce PowerPoint presentations.
- Undertake research projects with a high degree of autonomy.
This is a full-time candidature for a 3-year period. While our head office is based in Melbourne, this PhD has an option to be conducted fully remotely from anywhere in Australia. Internationally based appointments are not possible.
Eligibility Requirements
This PhD scholarship is only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, as eligibility to enroll in the relevant program requires this status.
About You
* An undergraduate degree in modelling, statistics, physics, computer science or a similar field OR an undergraduate degree in health sciences, biomedicine or a similar field plus experience with data analysis, computing or modelling.
* Experience with scientific computing and/or mathematical modelling (proficiency in Python (preferable), Matlab or similar, as well as experience in code management).
* Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated communication skills
The Burnet Experience
We want you to have a successful and meaningful career at Burnet and are committed to providing a supportive workplace environment for all our people. You will be part of a collaborative culture where progressive leadership, innovation, respect, and excellence are valued.
Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit organisation that uniquely links medical research with practical action to achieve better health for disadvantaged communities and help solve devastating global health problems.
We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We want our people to feel like they belong and are free to be themselves at work. We have an active Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Council that works to promote and improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion across the Institute, by developing and implementing strategies informed by both national and international best practice and staff input.
Please attach the following documents to your application: Resume, A document responding to the three essential key selection criteria listed above.