Vacancies at SPH
Professorial Research Fellow in Life-Course Epidemiology
This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 2 years at Academic level E and requires the successful applicant to conduct innovative and influential research in life course epidemiology; to maintain and expand the research activities of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) at the University of Queensland; to maintain communication within the Study team throughout Australia; and to ensure that contractual requirements to the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing are achieved. Closing Date: Friday, 27 November 2009
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level B or C and requires the successful applicant to take a leading role in design and analysis of clinical trials, undertake clinical biostatistical research, and associated activities such as teaching and supervision of postgraduate students. Closing Date: Monday, 7 December 2009
In the next 5 years, the National Malarial Control Program (NMCP) aims to intensify the control of malaria in Papua New Guinea through the introduction of artemininin-combination treatment (ACTs), the improvement of diagnostic and curative services and the distribution of long lasting insecticide treated bednets (LLINs). As part of this Global Fund for AIDS, TB & Malaria (GFATM) funded program, the PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNG IMR) has been contracted by the PNG National Department of Health to conduct independent Monitoring & Evaluation of the outcomes and impact of the NMCP. This will be achieved by conducting regular national-wide malaria and health systems indicator surveys and establishing a national network of sentinel sites to monitor longitudinal trends in malaria prevalence & incidence, drug resistance, quality of diagnosis and treatment, coverage & use of LLINs and community behavioural change in regards to malaria control. This M&E program will be supplemented through the conduct of targeted operational research studies addressing major challenges encountered in the delivery of the main NMCP intervention programs. The research program will be carried out by 3 senior researchers, supported by a group of junior researchers and field staff. Besides its crucial function of informing the NMCP and GFATM on program progress, these studies also provide a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth research on the impact of intensified malarial control on the epidemiology of malaria, the delivery of health services in rural areas and/or studies on knowledge, attitude and practices in relation to malaria treatment and control. The proposed research program thus provides a unique opportunity to combine operational and in-depth research approaches in close collaboration with a national malaria control program. This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 1 year at Academic level B in the first instance with the possibility of extension dependent on Global Fund support finding.
In the next 5 years, the National Malarial Control Program (NMCP) aims to intensify the control of malaria in Papua New Guinea through the introduction of artemininin-combination treatment (ACTs), the improvement of diagnostic and curative services and the distribution of long lasting insecticide treated bednets (LLINs). As part of this Global Fund for AIDS, TB & Malaria (GFATM) funded program, the PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNG IMR) has been contracted by the PNG National Department of Health to conduct independent Monitoring & Evaluation of the outcomes and impact of the NMCP. This will be achieved by conducting regular national-wide malaria and health systems indicator surveys and establishing a national network of sentinel sites to monitor longitudinal trends in malaria prevalence & incidence, drug resistance, quality of diagnosis and treatment, coverage & use of LLINs and community behavioural change in regards to malaria control. This M&E program will be supplemented through the conduct of targeted operational research studies addressing major challenges encountered in the delivery of the main NMCP intervention programs. The research program will be carried out by 3 senior researchers, supported by a group of junior researchers and field staff. Besides its crucial function of informing the NMCP and GFATM on program progress, these studies also provide a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth research on the impact of intensified malarial control on the epidemiology of malaria, the delivery of health services in rural areas and/or studies on knowledge, attitude and practices in relation to malaria treatment and control. The proposed research program thus provides a unique opportunity to combine operational and in-depth research approaches in close collaboration with a national malaria control program. This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 1 year at Academic level B in the first instance with the possibility of extension dependent on Global Fund support finding.
In the next 5 years, the National Malarial Control Program (NMCP) aims to intensify the control of malaria in Papua New Guinea through the introduction of artemininin-combination treatment (ACTs), the improvement of diagnostic and curative services and the distribution of long lasting insecticide treated bednets (LLINs). As part of this Global Fund for AIDS, TB & Malaria (GFATM) funded program, the PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNG IMR) has been contracted by the PNG National Department of Health to conduct independent Monitoring & Evaluation of the outcomes and impact of the NMCP. This will be achieved by conducting regular national-wide malaria and health systems indicator surveys and establishing a national network of sentinel sites to monitor longitudinal trends in malaria prevalence & incidence, drug resistance, quality of diagnosis and treatment, coverage & use of LLINs and community behavioural change in regards to malaria control. This M&E program will be supplemented through the conduct of targeted operational research studies addressing major challenges encountered in the delivery of the main NMCP intervention programs. The research program will be carried out by 3 senior researchers, supported by a group of junior researchers and field staff. Besides its crucial function of informing the NMCP and GFATM on program progress, these studies also provide a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth research on the impact of intensified malarial control on the epidemiology of malaria, the delivery of health services in rural areas and/or studies on knowledge, attitude and practices in relation to malaria treatment and control. The proposed research program thus provides a unique opportunity to combine operational and in-depth research approaches in close collaboration with a national malaria control program. This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 1 year at Academic level B in the first instance with the possibility of extension dependent on Global Fund support finding.
This is a part time (.5 FTE), fixed term appointment for 2 years at HEW level 5 and requires the successful applicant to assist in the ongoing development of the CPRC’s data management systems for handling observational study and intervention trial data.
This is a full time (part time maybe negotiated), fixed term appointment until 31 December 2010 at Academic level A and requires the successful applicant to manage the School’s Research and Research Training Administrative Team. The Research Development Coordinator’s primary duties are to provide academic support and advice to enhance the School’s research and research training performance.
This is a full time, fixed term appointment until 31 December 2010 at HEW level 4 and requires the successful applicant to provide administrative support to the School, primarily in the areas of travel organization and finance administration. The Officer will be responsible for (in consultation with other relevant administration staff) maintaining systems to streamline the processes of booking travel, financial transactions and other associated matters for the School.
The School of Population Health at The University of Queensland, Brisbane, has been funded by AusAID to host a Health Information Systems (HIS) Knowledge Hub. The role of the Hub is to help build capacity and knowledge in HIS for developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The overall aim is to contribute to the quality and effectiveness of Australia’s engagement in the health sector in the Asia Pacific region through expanded expertise and an expanded knowledge base that is of practical value and used by stakeholders in development. We invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates wishing to undertake a Master’s research degree or a PhD through the School of Population Health at The University of Queensland in the area of HIS, focused specifically on the creation of new knowledge or evidence for HIS improvements in developing countries. The length of the scholarship will be according to your candidacy (i.e. one to two years for a Master’s, and three and a half years for a PhD), and is to commence prior to September 2009. Applicants must comply with the relevant entry requirements: a) Master of Philosophy in Public Health: achieved a 4 year Bachelor’s degree; b) Doctor of Philosophy: achieved an Honours Class 1 or 2A, or a recognised Master’s degree, including a substantial research component in any of the following fields: health information systems, epidemiology, health economics, demography, or health services research. Applicants MUST be Australian citizens. Experience working with health information in developing countries, or with a multilateral or bilateral health and development agency, would be an advantage.
This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level B or C and requires the successful applicant to undertake consulting and research, and associated activities, such as teaching and research student supervision in biostatistics.
This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 4 years at Academic level C or D and requires the successful applicant to work on a five year NHMRC-funded Australia Fellowship awarded to Professor Wayne Hall to undertake research on the public policy and ethical implications of genetic and neuroscience research on addiction to alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs. The project investigates (among other things) the social and health system implications of new pharmacological treatments for addiction arising from neurobiological and genetic research; possible new approaches to the prevention of drug use and addiction (for example, genetic screening and vaccination); and the impact of neurobiological and genetic research findings on public understanding of and attitudes towards different social policies that aim to prevent drug use or treat drug addiction. The successful applicant will work closely with Professor Wayne Hall and a team of post-doctoral fellows, research assistants and doctoral students to develop work within this research program and will be involved in supervising post-doctoral fellows, research staff and doctoral students employed on the research program.
This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level C or D and requires the successful applicant to provide leadership to teaching and research in the discipline of injury epidemiology across the School, Faculty and the University; to deliver a teaching programme in injury prevention and control to the School’s Master’s and Bachelor of health sciences offerings; to build and maintain a vibrant research program with related units in the school and key external partners including the Australia Centre for Pre-Hospital Research, Queensland Ambulance Service and other major injury epidemiology stakeholders both locally and regionally; and to work with the Head and other members of the School to develop and implement School and Faculty strategic plans.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level B or C and requires the successful applicant to take a leading role in design and analysis of clinical trials, undertake clinical biostatistical research, and associated activities such as teaching and supervision of postgraduate students. Closing Date: Monday, 7 December 2009
Recently closed positions
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Social/Public Health Scientist)
(closed: Friday, 11 September 2009 )In the next 5 years, the National Malarial Control Program (NMCP) aims to intensify the control of malaria in Papua New Guinea through the introduction of artemininin-combination treatment (ACTs), the improvement of diagnostic and curative services and the distribution of long lasting insecticide treated bednets (LLINs). As part of this Global Fund for AIDS, TB & Malaria (GFATM) funded program, the PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNG IMR) has been contracted by the PNG National Department of Health to conduct independent Monitoring & Evaluation of the outcomes and impact of the NMCP. This will be achieved by conducting regular national-wide malaria and health systems indicator surveys and establishing a national network of sentinel sites to monitor longitudinal trends in malaria prevalence & incidence, drug resistance, quality of diagnosis and treatment, coverage & use of LLINs and community behavioural change in regards to malaria control. This M&E program will be supplemented through the conduct of targeted operational research studies addressing major challenges encountered in the delivery of the main NMCP intervention programs. The research program will be carried out by 3 senior researchers, supported by a group of junior researchers and field staff. Besides its crucial function of informing the NMCP and GFATM on program progress, these studies also provide a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth research on the impact of intensified malarial control on the epidemiology of malaria, the delivery of health services in rural areas and/or studies on knowledge, attitude and practices in relation to malaria treatment and control. The proposed research program thus provides a unique opportunity to combine operational and in-depth research approaches in close collaboration with a national malaria control program. This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 1 year at Academic level B in the first instance with the possibility of extension dependent on Global Fund support finding.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Epidemiologist M&E)
(closed: Friday, 11 September 2009 )In the next 5 years, the National Malarial Control Program (NMCP) aims to intensify the control of malaria in Papua New Guinea through the introduction of artemininin-combination treatment (ACTs), the improvement of diagnostic and curative services and the distribution of long lasting insecticide treated bednets (LLINs). As part of this Global Fund for AIDS, TB & Malaria (GFATM) funded program, the PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNG IMR) has been contracted by the PNG National Department of Health to conduct independent Monitoring & Evaluation of the outcomes and impact of the NMCP. This will be achieved by conducting regular national-wide malaria and health systems indicator surveys and establishing a national network of sentinel sites to monitor longitudinal trends in malaria prevalence & incidence, drug resistance, quality of diagnosis and treatment, coverage & use of LLINs and community behavioural change in regards to malaria control. This M&E program will be supplemented through the conduct of targeted operational research studies addressing major challenges encountered in the delivery of the main NMCP intervention programs. The research program will be carried out by 3 senior researchers, supported by a group of junior researchers and field staff. Besides its crucial function of informing the NMCP and GFATM on program progress, these studies also provide a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth research on the impact of intensified malarial control on the epidemiology of malaria, the delivery of health services in rural areas and/or studies on knowledge, attitude and practices in relation to malaria treatment and control. The proposed research program thus provides a unique opportunity to combine operational and in-depth research approaches in close collaboration with a national malaria control program. This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 1 year at Academic level B in the first instance with the possibility of extension dependent on Global Fund support finding.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Health Systems)
(closed: Friday, 11 September 2009 )In the next 5 years, the National Malarial Control Program (NMCP) aims to intensify the control of malaria in Papua New Guinea through the introduction of artemininin-combination treatment (ACTs), the improvement of diagnostic and curative services and the distribution of long lasting insecticide treated bednets (LLINs). As part of this Global Fund for AIDS, TB & Malaria (GFATM) funded program, the PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNG IMR) has been contracted by the PNG National Department of Health to conduct independent Monitoring & Evaluation of the outcomes and impact of the NMCP. This will be achieved by conducting regular national-wide malaria and health systems indicator surveys and establishing a national network of sentinel sites to monitor longitudinal trends in malaria prevalence & incidence, drug resistance, quality of diagnosis and treatment, coverage & use of LLINs and community behavioural change in regards to malaria control. This M&E program will be supplemented through the conduct of targeted operational research studies addressing major challenges encountered in the delivery of the main NMCP intervention programs. The research program will be carried out by 3 senior researchers, supported by a group of junior researchers and field staff. Besides its crucial function of informing the NMCP and GFATM on program progress, these studies also provide a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth research on the impact of intensified malarial control on the epidemiology of malaria, the delivery of health services in rural areas and/or studies on knowledge, attitude and practices in relation to malaria treatment and control. The proposed research program thus provides a unique opportunity to combine operational and in-depth research approaches in close collaboration with a national malaria control program. This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 1 year at Academic level B in the first instance with the possibility of extension dependent on Global Fund support finding.
Database Administrator
(closed: Friday, 28 August 2009 )This is a part time (.5 FTE), fixed term appointment for 2 years at HEW level 5 and requires the successful applicant to assist in the ongoing development of the CPRC’s data management systems for handling observational study and intervention trial data.
Research Development Coordinator
(closed: Friday, 21 August 2009 )This is a full time (part time maybe negotiated), fixed term appointment until 31 December 2010 at Academic level A and requires the successful applicant to manage the School’s Research and Research Training Administrative Team. The Research Development Coordinator’s primary duties are to provide academic support and advice to enhance the School’s research and research training performance.
Clerical Officer (Travel and Finance)
(closed: Friday, 7 August 2009 )This is a full time, fixed term appointment until 31 December 2010 at HEW level 4 and requires the successful applicant to provide administrative support to the School, primarily in the areas of travel organization and finance administration. The Officer will be responsible for (in consultation with other relevant administration staff) maintaining systems to streamline the processes of booking travel, financial transactions and other associated matters for the School.
PhD Scholarship
(closed: Friday, 31 July 2009 )The School of Population Health at The University of Queensland, Brisbane, has been funded by AusAID to host a Health Information Systems (HIS) Knowledge Hub. The role of the Hub is to help build capacity and knowledge in HIS for developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The overall aim is to contribute to the quality and effectiveness of Australia’s engagement in the health sector in the Asia Pacific region through expanded expertise and an expanded knowledge base that is of practical value and used by stakeholders in development. We invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates wishing to undertake a Master’s research degree or a PhD through the School of Population Health at The University of Queensland in the area of HIS, focused specifically on the creation of new knowledge or evidence for HIS improvements in developing countries. The length of the scholarship will be according to your candidacy (i.e. one to two years for a Master’s, and three and a half years for a PhD), and is to commence prior to September 2009. Applicants must comply with the relevant entry requirements: a) Master of Philosophy in Public Health: achieved a 4 year Bachelor’s degree; b) Doctor of Philosophy: achieved an Honours Class 1 or 2A, or a recognised Master’s degree, including a substantial research component in any of the following fields: health information systems, epidemiology, health economics, demography, or health services research. Applicants MUST be Australian citizens. Experience working with health information in developing countries, or with a multilateral or bilateral health and development agency, would be an advantage.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics (Clinical Trials Unit)
(closed: Friday, 31 July 2009 )This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level B or C and requires the successful applicant to undertake consulting and research, and associated activities, such as teaching and research student supervision in biostatistics.
Senior / Principal Research Fellow
(closed: Friday, 24 July 2009 )This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 4 years at Academic level C or D and requires the successful applicant to work on a five year NHMRC-funded Australia Fellowship awarded to Professor Wayne Hall to undertake research on the public policy and ethical implications of genetic and neuroscience research on addiction to alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs. The project investigates (among other things) the social and health system implications of new pharmacological treatments for addiction arising from neurobiological and genetic research; possible new approaches to the prevention of drug use and addiction (for example, genetic screening and vaccination); and the impact of neurobiological and genetic research findings on public understanding of and attitudes towards different social policies that aim to prevent drug use or treat drug addiction. The successful applicant will work closely with Professor Wayne Hall and a team of post-doctoral fellows, research assistants and doctoral students to develop work within this research program and will be involved in supervising post-doctoral fellows, research staff and doctoral students employed on the research program.
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (Injury Epidemiology)
(closed: Monday, 29 June 2009 )This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 3 years at Academic level C or D and requires the successful applicant to provide leadership to teaching and research in the discipline of injury epidemiology across the School, Faculty and the University; to deliver a teaching programme in injury prevention and control to the School’s Master’s and Bachelor of health sciences offerings; to build and maintain a vibrant research program with related units in the school and key external partners including the Australia Centre for Pre-Hospital Research, Queensland Ambulance Service and other major injury epidemiology stakeholders both locally and regionally; and to work with the Head and other members of the School to develop and implement School and Faculty strategic plans.
