Research Fellow in Public Health
Job No.: 678934
Location: Parkville campus
Employment Type: Full Time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment initially with possible extension
Remuneration: $114,951 - $136,505 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work as part of a team, alongside senior researchers, clinicians, policy makers and other CMUS research staff. This position reports to a senior academic in CMUS and provides the ideal training opportunity for an enthusiastic and diligent candidate with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), attention to detail and ability.
As the successful candidate you will be:
- Conducting research either as a member of a team or independently
- Producing conference and seminar papers and publications from that research
- Working alongside research-support staff involved in the staff member's research
- Providing guidance in the research efforts of junior members of research-only Academic staff in their research area
- Contributing to the preparation or, where appropriate, individual preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies
- Performing administrative functions primarily connected with their area of research
- Attending meetings associated with research or the work of the organisational unit to which the research is connected and/or at departmental, school and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of a limited number of committees
The appointee will have:
- A doctoral qualification in a health discipline or equivalent qualifications (e.g. Masters in Public Health, MClinPharm) with experience in health services/primary care/public health research
- Demonstrated statistical analysis and manuscript and research proposal preparation skills; including a solid track record of refereed research publications
- Advanced computer skills with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and specific experience in working with a range of data management/analytical software.
Prior experience, knowledge and expertise in primary care research and an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods with a focus on health policy, digital health and/or quality use of medicines will be an advantage.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Johnson George, Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, +61-3-9903 9178
Position Description: Research Fellow in Public Health
Applications Close: Sunday 4 May 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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