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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN MODELLING PATHOGEN EVOLUTION
The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES
REF. 3338
FIXED TERM: - Salary: $55,763 - $59,637 per year (plus up to 17%
employer superannuation plus leave loading.) This salary includes a
superable UNSW academic loading of $3,000 per annum payable to all
academic staff (pro rata for fractional academic staff).
An ARC-funded post-doctoral position is available at UNSW from early
2005. The successful applicant will be part of a team modelling the
evolution and epidemiology of infectious diseases, and constructing
methods to analyse genetic variation in pathogen isolates.
Responsibilities include taking an active role in the theoretical
development of mathematical models, and the design and implementation
of statistical methods and simulations. Essential criteria: PhD in a
quantitative discipline such as theoretical biology, mathematics,
physics or computer science; demonstrated ability in mathematics or
statistics; an interest in infectious diseases; excellent
communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team as well as
independently; understanding of equity and diversity principles;
commitment to OHS responsibilities and attending relevant OHS
training. Desirable criteria: proficiency with Linux and C/C++;
experience in computational Bayesian methods; expertise in
epidemiology, genetics and/or evolutionary biology. This is a fixed
term position for up to three years from early 2005. For more
information contact Dr Mark Tanaka email: [log in to unmask] or
telephone (02) 9385 2038 or Dr Andrew Francis email:
[log in to unmask] or telephone (02) 9852 4152.
Applications close 15 March 2005.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must include a completed UNSW application form, resume and
application letter, addressing the selection criteria, QUOTING REF
NUMBER and details of 2 referees. Applications may be submitted by
email: [log in to unmask], facsimile: (02) 9662 2832 or post
to: Recruitment, Human Resources, UNSW Sydney 2052 by the application
close date. On-line/email applications are encouraged and will receive
confirmation of receipt. http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/employment.htm
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