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PhD in Mechanistic Modelling of Vector-Borne Zoonotic Disease Dynamics University of Melbourne in Australia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

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Australia

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University of Melbourne

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Keywords

Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Bayesian Statistics
Mathematical Biology
Statistics
Statistical Modelling
Differential Equation
Vector-borne Disease
Zoonotic Disease

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PhD opportunity at the University of Melbourne in mechanistic modelling of vector-borne zoonotic diseases and epidemic dynamics in Australia.

The project focuses on flaviviruses including Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV), Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), and Kunjin virus (KUNV). The research will use mathematical analysis and simulation-based approaches to study transmission between wildlife hosts, mosquito vectors, and amplifying hosts, and to understand why outbreaks occur sporadically across Australian regions.

Key topics include infectious disease modelling, dynamical systems, stochastic processes, computational methods, statistical modelling, and Bayesian inference. The project is based in Melbourne Mathematical Biology in the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the Infectious Disease Dynamics Unit at the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

Supervision is by Dr Oliver Eales, A/Prof Freya Shearer, and Dr Marya Potorek. The role is physically located in Melbourne, Australia.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should meet the University of Melbourne PhD in Science entry requirements, hold a master's degree or four-year bachelor's degree with first-class honours in a relevant quantitative/STEM field, have experience with ordinary differential equations, and have some programming experience in R or Python. English language requirements also apply.

Funding: the successful applicant will apply for a scholarship through the University of Melbourne graduate research round. If awarded, it covers tuition, a living allowance of AU$39,500 per year, and a relocation grant of AU$2000 (interstate) or AU$3000 (international).

How to apply: email [email protected] with a single PDF containing a one-page cover letter, transcripts for all relevant degrees, and a brief CV. Applications are assessed on an ongoing basis until 21 August 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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