Senior Epidemiologist, Genomic Epidemiology

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    The University of Melbourne
    The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic, Australia
    Phone: 03 9035 5511
    Web Site: www.unimelb.edu.au/

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43723

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Parkville, Vic 

Discipline:

Medicine and Health
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Job Description:

Job no: 0052216
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time Fixed-term for 24 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary: UOM 7– $102,338 – 110,780 p.a. plus 17% super
  • Conduct genomic and epidemiological surveillance for infectious diseases.
  • Leads innovation of surveillance programs, fostering collaboration and advancing genomic epidemiology locally and internationally.
  • Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The Senior Epidemiologist role within the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory (MDU PHL) involves leading genomic and epidemiological analysis and reporting for infectious diseases surveillance and control. This position focuses on genomic and epidemiological surveillance of Carbapenemase-producing Organisms (CPOs), requiring collaboration with stakeholders, development of surveillance programs, and contribution to research and capacity building activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Perform, interpret, and report analysis of epidemiological, genomic, and other laboratory data
  • Initiate and support projects focused on implementing improvements in existing public health and genomic surveillance programs, particularly implementation of new analysis methods
  • Represent relevant surveillance programs within the Doherty Institute, and at state and national meetings, working groups and committees
  • Build collaborations with key contacts in the Victorian Departments of Health, Local Public Health Units and within the Doherty Institute in relation to their scope of work
Who We Are Looking For
You will excel in this role with your strong communication and stakeholder management skills, complemented by effective presentation abilities and diplomacy. Your capacity to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders ensures successful outcomes in this role.

You will also have:

  • A tertiary qualification in epidemiology, public health, pathogen genomics, or similar together with relevant epidemiological or public health experince
  • Demonstrated experience in infectious disease epidemiology and/or public health surveillance
  • Experience with, or interest and ability in, epidemiological or phylodynamic modelling approaches
  • Considerable experience in analysis of epidemiological, genomic, and/or public health data, including knowledge of relevant analysis programs.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

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

Your New Team – School of Biomedical Sciences
Since joining the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences in 2015, our School has been a powerhouse of biomedical education and research. With three dynamic departments, 85 cutting-edge research groups, and a vibrant student body, we're shaping the future of healthcare. Our mission is to foster innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, empowering the next generation of researchers to lead the biomedical revolution and transform human health worldwide.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  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.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected], with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel 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)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.

Posted:

22/04/2024

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