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Research Fellow

• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Perth, Western Australia
• Contract Full Time

Date posted: 9/5/2026

• Full time, fixed term contract until 31 May 2029 | Curtin Bentley Campus
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
• Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available

Reference Number: 1598617

About the Role:

Curtin University is seeking a motivated and collaborative Research Fellow to join the Epidemiology Research Lab within the School of Population Health. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a multidisciplinary MRFF-funded long COVID research program focused on improving population health outcomes through advanced epidemiological and biostatistical research, alongside meaningful stakeholder and community engagement.

The successful candidate will support the Chief Investigators in the design, implementation and translation of high-impact, policy-relevant research that informs practice and improves health outcomes both nationally and globally. The position involves conducting nationally competitive research independently and collaboratively, while contributing to research leadership, project coordination and service activities across the program.

This research only position is full time, fixed term until 31 May 2029, with a salary range between $118,308 - $140,147 (ALB), plus 17% superannuation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development of study protocols, develop instrument for online surveys, data linkage processes, and lead ethics applications in line with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the design and implementation of consumer preference research methods including discrete choice experiment studies.
• Conduct advanced statistical modelling, including geospatial analyses.
• Undertake epidemiological research, including systematic reviews, network meta-analyses, Delphi studies, and mixed-methods research.
• Coordinate and engage with community advisory groups and key stakeholders to support the co-design and development of evidence-based models of care.
• Prepare project reports, deliver scientific presentations, and publish findings in high impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Support the Chief Investigators of the long COVID project, including coordinating meetings and contributing to project delivery.
• Contribute to competitive national and international grant and fellowship applications.
• Participate in teaching activities as directed by the School and supervise postgraduate students.

Who we are looking for (selection criteria):

1. A PhD or near completion in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, geospatial science, health economics, or a closely related discipline.
2. Proven experience in designing and implementing complex quantitative studies, including discrete choice experiments and analysis of large datasets.
3. Demonstrated expertise in advanced statistical modelling, including geospatial analyses, supported by strong programming skills (e.g., STATA, R, Python, or similar).
4. Proven ability to design and implement qualitative research and understanding of qualitative data analysis packages.
5. Evidence of a growing publication track record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals relative to opportunity.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop research protocols, lead ethics applications, and manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines.
7. Demonstrated experience in designing field surveys and stakeholder engagement to co-design policy-relevant research.
8. Proven ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research teams.
9. Demonstrated ability to contribute to supervise postgraduate students.
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, publications, and presentations.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

School of Population Health – Health Sciences

The School of Population Health is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for communities both locally and globally. Bringing together expertise across public health, psychology and interdisciplinary health fields, the School is recognised for its collaborative culture, innovative teaching and impactful research.

Home to a dynamic community of academics, researchers and industry-connected professionals, the School is committed to addressing some of today’s most significant health challenges - from mental health and emerging diseases to climate change, population growth and health equity. Through its strong focus on education, research and community engagement, the School continues to shape the next generation of health professionals and create meaningful impact across the health sector.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume.
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9:00pm (AWST) on Monday, 08 June 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.