Job Opportunity: Data Engineer – Spatial and Temporal Data Specialist The Ecosystem Change and Population Health Research Group, based in the School of Public Health and Social Work at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), is seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer. This role supports our innovative research focused on developing early warning systems for climate-driven infectious diseases, utilising advanced data collection, management, and visualisation techniques. Position Details: Role: Data Engineer Specialization: Spatial and temporal environmental data extraction (from Satellite raster to Polygon formats), database management, and dashboard integration Background: IT, Remote Sensing, GIS Data, or Spatial Data Analyst experience required Responsibilities: Extract and process spatial and temporal environmental data Convert satellite raster data into polygon formats Search for, collect, and extract higher-resolution spatial and temporal environmental datasets (including meteorological and air pollution data) Construct and maintain an online-accessible database to ensure continued data access and management Integrate collected data into dashboard tools for visualisation and analysis Salary: HEWA6 Step 1 (Annual Salary: $92,239, pro-rata) Duration: 3–4 months Employment Type: Full-time or part-time (negotiable) Start Date: As soon as possible, no later than February Eligibility: Applicants must hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency Location: QUT Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane (Ecosystem Change and Population Health Research Group, School of Public Health and Social Work) This position plays a key role in enabling our research team to develop early warning systems by constructing and managing a high-resolution spatial and temporal database. These systems are essential for predicting and mitigating the spread of climate-driven infectious diseases, contributing significantly to global public health improvements. For more information or to apply, please contact Professor Wenbiao Hu. Join us in pioneering environmental health research and making a meaningful impact! Contact: Prof. Wenbiao Hu Phone: 3138 5724 Email: w2.hu@qut.edu.au