Three Research Fellowships, Dept of Medicine Austin Health
University of Melbourne
location_pin Melbourne, VIC
domain Healthcare & Medical ? Clinical / Medical Research
home_work On-site
Posted 1 day ago
2 x Clinician-Scientist / Scientist Research Fellow (Level B or C)
1 x Senior Clinical Research Fellow - The George Jerums Fellowship (Level C)
Role Type :
Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed term for 3 years
Faculty :
Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department :
Department of Medicine
Salary :
Level B - $124,656 to $148,023 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
Level C - $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
Collaborative research opportunities / Bridge academia and healthcare / Early career development for scientific and clinical researchers
Apply now to accelerate your scientific or clinical research career and make a significant contribution to medicine and healthcare.
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
Embark on an exciting journey to strengthen the collaboration between the University of Melbourne and Austin Health .
These three Research Fellowships are tailored for early career researchers, offering a unique platform to develop your research career whilst making significant contributions to chronic disease.
These positions are suitable for clinician scientists or scientists who are working in chronic diseases.
You may have the opportunity to :
Conduct innovative research and provide academic leadership
Engage with healthcare partners to advance medical knowledge
Supervise higher degree research students
Collaborate with researchers nationally and internationally
Contribute to the development of your field through clinical partnerships
These roles present an exceptional chance to shape the future of clinical research whilst developing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Your responsibilities will include :
Lead Research Projects : Spearhead or co-lead research initiatives, collaborate on research activities, and secure funding in multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.
Secure Funding and Publish : Gain funding as a chief or co-investigator on competitive grants and produce influential publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Supervise and Mentor : Guide research higher degree students, honours students, and Medical Doctor Discovery Program participants, fostering their engagement in professional networks.
Engage with Stakeholders : Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, business, community, and alumni to foster collaboration and research outcomes.
You may be a great fit :
You are a qualified researcher with a PhD, holding a clinical, scientific or honorary appointment at Austin Health, demonstrating significant contributions to independent and team-based research in chronic disease.
Additionally, the successful candidate will have a proven track record in attracting research funding and to national-level research in your field.
You may also :
Have a strong, independent publication record in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Demonstrate success in obtaining research funding and writing research grants.
Possess experience in effective supervision of higher degree and post-doctoral research students.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
Be an ethical scholar who values diversity and works effectively with individual differences.
Exhibit high-level written and oral communication skills in academic and applied environments.
For further information please refer to the attached PDs.
What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including :
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance.
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
For more information check out our benefits page
Your new team - Department of Medicine at Austin Health
The Department of Medicine is a dynamic hub within the Melbourne Medical School, renowned for its excellence in research, teaching, and clinical care.
Our diverse team of researchers, educators, and clinicians work across Austin Hospital and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, contributing significantly to undergraduate medical education.
Our broad research portfolio, supported by substantial NHMRC, MRFF and competitive grant funding, spans from basic science to clinical applications.
With a thriving community of about 90 staff and over 90 higher degree students, we are at the forefront of medical innovation.
Here we're shaping its future through groundbreaking research and world-class education.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation.
We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout.
We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on or at (subject : 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.
Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.
Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at for further information and support.
Please note :
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions.
If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
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Is this the perfect opportunity for you?
Apply today
Including the following documents :
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.
For recruitment queries, email Kate Vasconcelos at .
Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line.
Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.
Applications close :
19th January at 11 : 55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Descriptions :
* Research Fellow Austin Health PD.pdf
* Senior Research Fellow (George Jerums Fellowship) PD.pdf
* Research Fellow Senior Research Fellow Austin Health PD.pdf
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