[alife] Post-doc position in Agent-Based Modelling of Diseases

[Kevin Korb]

A three-year Research Fellowship to develop an epidemiological
agent-based (artificial life) computational model is available through
the University of Melbourne. The appointee will be working with a
research team on an ARC-funded research project addressing the
importance of population demographic change to the spread of
infectious diseases in populations, and the length of time that
vaccines given in infancy will protect. The project will involve
development of agent-based models as a tool for addressing complex
inter-relationships between population structure, demographic
transitions and disease transmission.  This cross-disciplinary project
will be pursued by a joint team of agent-based modellers (Monash
University, Faculty of IT) and epidemiologists expert in the
mathematical modelling of infectious diseases (The University of
Melbourne, School of Population Health).  The appointee will engage
with researchers at both locations according to the varying needs of
each stage of the project.

Essential selection criteria are: PhD in a relevant area (computer
science, physics, engineering or mathematics); a proven ability to
design, program and test complex computer simulation models using good
software engineering practices; organisational and management skills
of a high order, and a demonstrated ability to pay attention to
detail, and to meet deadlines; an ability to work relatively
independently across two sites within a multidisciplinary team, and to
seek and accept direction when required; good communication skills,
both written and oral; experience in the preparation of manuscripts
for publication. Desirable selection criteria are: experience in the
supervision of research higher degree students; experience with
experimental agent-based modelling (individual-based modelling,
artificial life) methods; an interest in population demography or
public health with global applications; experience with data analysis
and/or data visualisation techniques.

The successful applicant will be appointed as a Senior Research
Officer/Research Fellow, Level B at a salary in the range $77,978 -
$92,597 p.a. plus 9% superannuation.  Online applications are
preferred. Go to www.jobs.unimelb.edu.au and use the Job Search screen
to find the position by title or number (Position Number: 0025990).
For employment benefits see:
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/info/benefits

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2011

CONTACTS FOR ENQUIRIES ONLY
Jodie McVernon
Tel +61 3 8344 0633
Email j.mcvernon at unimelb.edu.au

Kevin Korb
Tel +61 3 9905 5198
Email: kbkorb \at\ gmail \dot\ com
Please do not send your application to thes contacts


-- 
Dr Kevin Korb, Reader
School of Info Tech
Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3800
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~korb