One Health Sero-Epidemiology Postdoctoral Scientist

Do you have demonstrated leadership skills, project data analysis expertise and experience in supervision and training of staff and students and have a passion for Global and Tropical Health? Menzies is seeking a One Health Sero-Epidemiology Post Doctoral Scientist to lead and support the RESPOND program.If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.The Role:The Global and Tropical Health Division is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scientist to contribute to research on zoonotic malaria and other causes of acute febrile illness in Indonesia and Malaysia. This role involves working on multiple international projects, including malaria and emerging zoonotic virus surveillance in humans and wildlife and disease transmission linked to land use change.The successful candidate will collaborate with leading researchers, engage in field studies, and have opportunities to develop independent research projects. About you:As a motivated individual, you will be able to lead project data analyses and manuscript preparation, maintain quality assurance, supervise relevant research laboratories, and train and mentor staff and students within the project.  You also have:·         A PhD in a relevant health related field and relevant post-doctoral experience including a strong publication track record relative to opportunity.·         Specific laboratory skills related to the conduct and analysis of multiplex microsphere immunoassays and molecular pathogen detection methods.·         Demonstrated experience of staff training in the use of serological and molecular laboratory techniques.·         Experience and competence in using a range of information technologies and applications such as R statistical software and electronic data collection software. Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description. Why MenziesMenzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region.  As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work.  We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.  The benefits:·         Base Salary $109,828 - $128,734 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $135,471 - $157,024 per annum).·         Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.·         Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free. Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.  If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact: Associate Professor Matthew GriggEmail: Matthew Grigg@menzies.edu.au  How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or Phone: 08 8946 8457 orEmail: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au How to Apply:Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.   Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:·         Updated resume·         A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)·         Any other relevant supporting documentation    Closing date:  Wednesday 5 March 2025Position Description - One Health Sero-Epidemiology Post-Doctoral Scientist AUD Darwin City 0800

One Health Sero-Epidemiology Postdoctoral Scientist

  • Fixed Term, Full time Contract to 30 November 2027
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Do you have demonstrated leadership skills, project data analysis expertise and experience in supervision and training of staff and students and have a passion for Global and Tropical Health?

 Menzies is seeking a One Health Sero-Epidemiology Post Doctoral Scientist to lead and support the RESPOND program.

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

The Role:

The Global and Tropical Health Division is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scientist to contribute to research on zoonotic malaria and other causes of acute febrile illness in Indonesia and Malaysia. This role involves working on multiple international projects, including malaria and emerging zoonotic virus surveillance in humans and wildlife and disease transmission linked to land use change.

The successful candidate will collaborate with leading researchers, engage in field studies, and have opportunities to develop independent research projects.

 About you:

As a motivated individual, you will be able to lead project data analyses and manuscript preparation, maintain quality assurance, supervise relevant research laboratories, and train and mentor staff and students within the project.

 You also have:

·         A PhD in a relevant health related field and relevant post-doctoral experience including a strong publication track record relative to opportunity.

·         Specific laboratory skills related to the conduct and analysis of multiplex microsphere immunoassays and molecular pathogen detection methods.

·         Demonstrated experience of staff training in the use of serological and molecular laboratory techniques.

·         Experience and competence in using a range of information technologies and applications such as R statistical software and electronic data collection software.

 Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

 Why Menzies

Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region.  As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work.  We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

 The benefits:

·         Base Salary $109,828 - $128,734 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $135,471 - $157,024 per annum).

·         Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.

·         Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.

 

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

 If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

 Associate Professor Matthew Grigg

Email: Matthew Grigg@menzies.edu.au

 

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or

Phone: 08 8946 8457 or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au

 

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. 

 

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

·         Updated resume

·         A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)

·         Any other relevant supporting documentation   

 

Closing date:  Wednesday 5 March 2025

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