Research Fellow in Modelling Biological Heterogeneity

The Research Fellow in Modelling Biological Heterogeneity is expected to develop a mathematical framework to allow for the modelling of heterogeneous biological populations. This role will involve developing agent-based mathematical models, deriving corresponding population models, implementing solvers for these models in appropriate software, and applying the models to specific case studies.

This role is funded by the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Project Grant to Dr Stuart Johnston and Prof. Kevin Painter (Politecnico di Torino). The appointee will be a member of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, reporting to Dr Stuart Johnston and Prof. James McCaw.This is a research-only position that requires a PhD (or near-completion thereof) in Applied Mathematics or a related field. Some teaching opportunities may also be available if the candidate is interested in developing their teaching skills, but the role is primarily focused on research.

We encourage applicants from under-represented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To allow us to consider performance relative to opportunity, we also invite applicants to provide a brief statement (up to 1 page) that describes circumstances that may have affected their career development or progression, including career interruptions or delays, periods of part time work, or forms of bias they have experienced.

Where: School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne

Role type: Full-Time; Fixed Term until December 2028 

Closing date for applications: 28th November 2025

Application website: https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/UoM_External_Career/job/Parkville/Research-Fellow-in-Modelling-Biological-Heterogeneity_JR-005803