- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed term until June 2027
- Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:
- Effectively conduct health technology assessments and associated tasks, including critical appraisal of the clinical evidence, economic evaluation and financial (budgetary) implications under supervision.
- Remain up-to-date and may contribute to current literature and methods relevant to the area of expertise.
- Contribute to teaching in relation to their research project(s) and/or area of expertise.
- Begin building body of work and reputation and recognition for quality, excellence and impact.
- Co-supervise honours to timely outcomes with productive high-quality outcomes.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience (for example, in health economics, health technology assessment and/or public health or health professionals with biostatistical training, or in health technology assessment).
- Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline.
- Ability to contribute to communities through research.
- Experience in analysing and critically appraising clinical evidence, economic evaluations and assessments of financial (budgetary) implications.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Silva Zavarsek (Associate Professor, Health Technology Assessment) on silva.zavarsek@deakin.edu.au.
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Associate Research Fellow, 578790.pdf
Applications for this position close on Friday 2nd January at 11:55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a energetic and diverse working setting with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.