Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Child and Adolescent Health), Institute for Health Research

Fremantle campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract – starting January 2027

• Lead meaningful child and adolescent health research that helps improve outcomes for vulnerable communities.
• Join the university that takes a personalised approach to education.
• $220,963 (level E) + 15% superannuation.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

The Institute for Health Research, based on the Fremantle Campus, leads collaborative health research that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people. Its work supports the University's Exceptional Care research theme and includes registry research, clinical trials, artificial intelligence, health service research, developmental disorders, and support for complex research methods, data analysis, grants and ethics. 

About the role

The Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Child and Adolescent Health) will lead research in epidemiology, biostatistics and child and adolescent health. The role will guide high-quality research projects, support staff and students, build strong partnerships, and help translate research into better practice, policy and outcomes. The role reports to the Director of the Institute for Health Research.

• Lead research in epidemiology, biostatistics and child and adolescent health across the Institute and University.
• Design and manage high-quality research projects using strong research methods, data analysis and evidence review.
• Publish research, apply for research funding, and manage grants, budgets and reporting.
• Support and supervise research staff, students and partners to help build their skills and careers.
• Contribute to research plans, policies and governance that support the University's research goals.
• Build strong partnerships and help turn research into better practice, policy and outcomes, while working ethically and inclusively.

In addition to the requirements for an Academic Level E role, the successful candidate will have:

• A PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or a related field, with postgraduate training in applied statistics.
• A strong national and international reputation as a leader in their research area.
• A strong record of publishing high-quality research in child, adolescent or perinatal health, as well as epidemiology or biostatistics.
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding, including as a lead investigator.
• Experience leading research teams, managing grants, budgets and reporting.
• Experience supervising HDR students and supporting their successful completion and career development.
• Advanced skills in epidemiology and statistical methods, including causal inference, linked datasets and statistical software such as R.
• Experience conducting ethical research with children, young people or other vulnerable groups, including the negotiation of data and ethics approvals.
• Evidence of broader research leadership, such as committee work, grant review panels, editorial roles or discipline leadership.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your career.
• A positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Discounted study at the University.

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 25 September 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Please direct your general queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected] or

Osvaldo Almeida, Director, Institute for Health Research

[email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.