Academic ConnectResearch Fellow in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Role type: Full-time; Fixed term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Infectious Diseases
Salary: Level A - $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Infectious Diseases
Salary: Level A - $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive infectious disease epidemiology research / Contribute to investigator-led clinical trials / Collaborate with world-class research teams
- Apply now to lead epidemiological studies and contribute to groundbreaking infectious disease research at the Doherty Institute.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Fellow in Epidemiology, you will lead epidemiological studies and contribute to two investigator-led clinical trials: STRAP and ISAAC at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. You will have the opportunity to design innovative research projects, manage complex datasets, and collaborate with leading researchers and clinicians. Your role will enable you to develop funding applications, prepare ethics submissions, and contribute to publications that advance our understanding of infectious diseases.
As a Research Fellow in Epidemiology, you will lead epidemiological studies and contribute to two investigator-led clinical trials: STRAP and ISAAC at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. You will have the opportunity to design innovative research projects, manage complex datasets, and collaborate with leading researchers and clinicians. Your role will enable you to develop funding applications, prepare ethics submissions, and contribute to publications that advance our understanding of infectious diseases.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Epidemiological Research: Design and undertake epidemiological studies using routinely collected data, managing research projects from conception through to completion.
- Support Clinical Trials: Contribute to investigator-led clinical trials by developing grant applications, study protocols, and ethics applications, along with operational trial management.
- Manage Data and Analysis: Clean, analyse and interpret complex datasets in collaboration with statisticians, ensuring rigorous and accurate research outcomes.
- Engage Stakeholders and Disseminate Findings: Liaise with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, health departments and data custodians; lead publications and presentations of research findings.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced epidemiologist with a Master's or PhD-level qualification, demonstrating strong project management skills, proficiency with large and linked datasets, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality research outcomes.
You are an experienced epidemiologist with a Master's or PhD-level qualification, demonstrating strong project management skills, proficiency with large and linked datasets, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality research outcomes.
You may also:
- Have experience designing and managing infectious disease research projects independently.
- Possess expertise in working with large, complex and linked datasets.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to diverse audiences.
- Show a commitment to collaborative teamwork and the ability to meet agreed deadlines consistently.
- Have experience preparing human research ethics committee applications and submissions.
What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Department of Infectious Diseases
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peter Doherty Institute conducts impactful research on global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious diseases. Join our collaborative team of diverse researchers, make a difference in patient outcomes, and contribute to shaping public health policies. Together, we strive for excellence, innovation, and integrity in advancing our understanding and combatting infectious diseases.
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peter Doherty Institute conducts impactful research on global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious diseases. Join our collaborative team of diverse researchers, make a difference in patient outcomes, and contribute to shaping public health policies. Together, we strive for excellence, innovation, and integrity in advancing our understanding and combatting infectious diseases.
Join Us and unlock your career potential
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
Applications close: 16 March 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-009889 Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Epidemiology - Word
JR-009889 Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Epidemiology - PDF
Position Description:
JR-009889 Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Epidemiology - Word
JR-009889 Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Epidemiology - PDF
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