Associate Professor (Infectious Diseases Modelling)

UWA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 173,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for an Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Modelling, hosted jointly with The Kids Research Institute Australia. This fixed-term, full-time appointment is based in Western Australia and includes an honorary appointment with The Kids Research Institute Australia.

You will lead an internationally recognized research program, develop advanced models, mentor students, secure funding, and contribute to teaching and translation.

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline relevant to infectious disease modelling and related fields.
• Excellent professional and academic record with a strong publications portfolio.
• Proven ability to lead and engage a diverse research team and drive collaborations.
• Commitment to building world-class research capacity at UWA.
• Experience teaching infectious disease modelling and supervising students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced mathematical and statistical models for infectious diseases.
• Lead curriculum development in Infectious Disease Modelling and supervise students.
• Secure competitive funding and foster national/international collaborations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team building

Collaboration

Teaching infectious disease modelling

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

• A unique opportunity to work across UWA and The Kids Research Institute Australia, combining world-class modelling expertise with clinical and public health partnerships to deliver real-world impact for Western Australia.
• Lead and grow an internationally recognised research program in infectious disease modelling, including mentoring researchers and building modelling capability across Western Australia.
• The successful applicant will hold an honorary appointment with The Kids Research Institute Australia, enabling integration into a leading child health research environment and access to collaborative infrastructure.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 5 years
• Base salary range: Level D, $173,024 – $190,355 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The UWA School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing combine Departments with strong identities and histories going back to the beginnings of UWA. Research and education in the School spans these departments to make advances in both theoretical and applied domains, including the development of new models, data analyses, and software to solve pressing real-world problems. Our work supports important collaborations with international partners, industry, hospitals, and community stakeholders, generating high quality publications, patents, and spin-out companies.

About the opportunity

• Develop and apply advanced mathematical, computational and statistical models for infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19, influenza, RSV), drive epidemic forecasting and analytics in Western Australia, secure competitive funding, publish in leading journals, and build national and international collaborations.
• Lead curriculum development and coordination of Infectious Disease Modelling, contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and supervise and mentor Honours, Master’s, PhD students and early-career researchers to build modelling capacity in WA.
• Support the Chair in establishing an internationally recognised research program, foster interdisciplinary partnerships (including with The Kids Research Institute Australia and ACEFA), engage with community and industry stakeholders, uphold University governance and inclusion commitments, and contribute to service, IP management and research translation.

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline.
• An excellent professional and academic record.
• Demonstrated experience of leading and engaging an inclusive and diverse team based on research outcomes and outputs and the ability to drive collaborations with other research groups and organisations, and across government organisations or industry.
• Commitment to build world class research capacity at UWA.
• An outstanding track record in excellence in research at a national or international level evidenced by a series of peer-reviewed journal articles in the field of infectious disease modelling, published in high quality journals.
• Evidence of ability to teach infectious disease modelling.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team, school and wider University activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development.

Note

Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Nick Golding at [e-mail] cc’ing in Natasha Stretton at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 30 November 2026

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.