The primary role of this position is to provide data analysis and modelling support to the disease ecology group. In particular, this position supports the US NSF/NIH funded project on evolution of Tasmanian Devil facial tumour disease (in association with Washington State University, the University of Idaho and the University of Tasmania).
The position is a part of the disease ecology group, which is a component of the Planetary Health platform and works closely with other members of the team. The group has major research strengths in the realm of disease ecology, with current funded projects on Tasmanian devil facial tumour (US NSF and NIH), flying foxes and Hendra virus (Qld Govt. Accelerate Program, US NSF), koala disease (Qld Govt.) and amphibian chytrid fungus (ARC DP).
Essential selection criteria
Completion of a relevant Doctoral degree in disease ecology, quantitative ecology or biological statistics or equivalent
 Demonstrated high level research and analytical skills in a field or fields relevant to disease ecology.
 Demonstrated proficiency with R.
 Development of a publication record in disease ecology, quantitative ecology or biological statistics.
 Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments and to handle competing demands.

The successful applicant will need to be an Australian permanent resident or have the right to work in Australia. We hope to fill the position in early 2018
For further details, search for "disease ecology" at https://www2.griffith.edu.au/future-staff, or contact Professor Hamish McCallum on h.mccallum@griffith.edu.au.