Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

The Opportunity What's MAP? MAP (malariaatlas.org) is a global collaboration of scientists andengineers working across mathematics, statistics, epidemiology and geography tocollate the world's largest repository of malaria data and use that data toparametrise sophisticated mathematical and statistical models to answer urgentpolicy questions. We work closely with our partners (e.g. WHO, national malariaprograms, IHME, CHAI, PMI) to ensure MAP's research outputs are translated intopolicy recommendations which will ultimately contribute to malaria elimination.In addition to production of the official estimates of global malaria burdenand extensive technical support to national malaria programs, we have a longtrack record of publications in top journals (Nature, Lancet, New EnglandJournal of Medicine). What will you be doing? We are recruiting two postdoctoralscientists (Research Officer, or Senior Research Officer - level dependent onexperience) to join our MAP team in Perth, Western Australia. You will beworking under the supervision of senior scientists in MAP to develop and extendour modelling frameworks to improve the accuracy and granularity of ourspatiotemporal estimates of malaria burden, as well as designing new modellingapproaches to address long-standing open policy questions (e.g. how shouldinterventions be prioritised given limited funding envelopes?). You'll work collaborativelywithin the group, including the groups within our Infectious Disease researchtheme working parallel to MAP in different areas of malaria modelling research,including mechanistic modelling and ecological modelling. This full-timeposition will be based at The Kids Research Institute Australia, located withinthe Perth Children's Hospital, 15 Hospital Ave, in Nedlands Western Australiaand will be offered on an initial 2-year contract. You should apply if:

• You have (or are about to receive) a PhD in mathematics, statistics, epidemiology, or another similarly quantitative field.
• You have demonstrable skills in (at least one) field relevant to mathematical/geostatistical disease modelling - spatial statistics, Gaussian processes, state-space modelling, data assimilation, mechanistic/compartmental modelling, or causal inference.
• You have strong programming skills in at least one of R/Python (or similar).
• You are able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• You'd like to live in Australia's sunniest city (visa sponsorship will be considered for the right international appointment - MAP is a very diverse group, and most of the team is from overseas).

You will be considered for the Senior Research Officer role if:

• You have experience in malaria research at the post-doctoral level, or
• You have experience modelling/mapping infectious disease burden

Rolesare advertised for both Research Officer (equivalent to Research Associate) andSenior Research Officer (equivalent to Research Fellow) - please reach out to GeorgieLawton (georgie.lawton@thekids.org.au) if you're not sure which role is the bestfit, or if you'd like to talk about the roles/MAP/Perth more generally. At The Kids Research InstituteAustralia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflectsthe communities we serve. We actively recruit, support and welcome applicationsfrom Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people ofall ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonableadjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuringeveryone has the opportunity to thrive. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strength cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside our inclusive culture, you'll enjoy:

• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

How to apply Ifthis role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you,please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the JobDescription, and submit your application. Pleaseinclude a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses theskills and experience outlined in the "About You" section. Applicationswill only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technicaldifficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing yourapplication, please contact recruitment@thekids.org.au.