Associate Research Fellow

Fixed Term, full time appointment (2 years with the possibility of extension)

Level A: $93,065 - $109,033 plus 17% superannuation

The University of Wollongong’s School of Civil, Mining, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CMEA) has a world-class reputation for excellence in research, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and laboratories and workshop facilities that are among the best in Australia. Excellence in teaching, leaders in research and strong collaborations with industry and government.

We are seeking an Associate Research Fellow who will work on an NHMRC-funded e-ASIA JRP project focused on developing Artificial Intelligence-powered wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) models that predict key epidemiological indicators and inform the implementation and relaxation of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs).

Working in collaboration with research partners in Japan and Indonesia, the project aims to create an online platform to support disease control efforts in low- and middle-income countries, such as Indonesia, where clinical surveillance capacity may be limited. This collaborative project is led by A/Professor Guangming Jiang, with investigators from Monash University, UNSW, University of Melbourne, and the Burnet Institute.

The successful candidate will work closely with research partners and PhD students to collect and curate WBE and public health data, conduct advanced data analytics, and develop novel AI models. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research with direct public health applications.

Our ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a field that aligns with wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), artificial intelligence (AI), and public health data analytics: including a PhD in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Biostatistics / Applied Statistics or other related disciplines. They should have experience in AI applications for public health and environmental monitoring, public health data interpretation, statistical analysis, and epidemiological modelling.

Position Description

To apply for this position, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter detailing your skills and experience in relation to the selection criteria.

For further information about this position, please contact A/Professor Guangming Jiang, [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 1 June 2025, 11:59pm

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and inclusion and believe gender equality is fundamental to achieving our goal of being in the top 1%. The University seeks to increase the representation of women in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) to address gender imbalance. As a recognised leader in gender equality, we offer professional development programs and promote a healthy work life balance.