"Senior Epidemiologist – Genomic Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases (MDU PHL)"

• Drive innovative public health surveillance / Integrate genomics and epidemiology / Impact global health security
• Apply now to lead state-of-the-art epidemiological programs and contribute to global infectious disease control efforts

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

• Lead Surveillance Programs: Manage CPO and other surveillance programs, contributing to the implementation of new and innovative analysis methods.
• Analyse Complex Data: Perform, interpret, and report on epidemiological, genomic, and laboratory data.
• Foster Collaborations: Build relationships with key stakeholders in public health departments and research institutes.
• Contribute to Research: Participate in translational research projects and present findings at conferences.
• Support Capacity Building: Contribute to international training programs in genomic epidemiology and laboratory surveillance.

You are an experienced epidemiologist with a strong background in infectious disease surveillance, demonstrating expertise in data analysis and a passion for advancing public health through innovative approaches.

• Have demonstrated experience in infectious disease epidemiology and/or public health surveillance.
• Possess considerable experience in analysing epidemiological, genomic, and public health data.
• Show interest or experience in epidemiological or phylodynamic modelling approaches.
• Demonstrate the capacity to lead planning, implementation, and development of public health programs.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in epidemiology, public health, pathogen genomics, or a related field.
• Exhibit strong collaborative skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Show commitment to working with confidential data in a regulated environment.
• Ideally have experience in genomic epidemiology and bioinformatic analysis.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

• 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

For more information check out our benefits page!

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is one of the departments within the School of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Further information is available at http://www.microbiol.unimelb.edu.au/ and http://bsac.unimelb.edu.au/.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

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Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

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For recruitment queries, email Corey at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.