Job No.: 679209
Location: 553 St Kilda Road
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation) / $145,740 - $168,049 pa Level C (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
Lead high-impact research that transforms global health practice
Monash University’s School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM) is one of the largest public health schools in the Asia Pacific region, with a global reputation for excellence in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical trials, health systems, and implementation science.
We are now seeking an exceptional Research Fellow (Level B or C) to lead innovative methodological research in statistical theory for adaptive variants of longitudinal cluster randomised trials—including stepped wedge and cluster crossover designs. You’ll collaborate with world leaders in cluster randomised trial methodology and be instrumental in advancing adaptive trial methodologies with real-world application to pressing health challenges.
In this role, you will:
- Develop new statistical methodology to support adaptive variants of cluster randomised trials
- Write R or Stata code to implement these new methods
- Lead and contribute to high-quality research publications
- Engage with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Contribute to mentoring, proposal development, and capacity building within the School
You’ll be based at the Alfred Hospital campus, a major Monash research hub surrounded by world-class institutes and affiliated hospitals.
About You
We are looking for candidates who bring:
- A doctoral qualification in statistics, biostatistics, or a related discipline
- A strong publication record and demonstrated research excellence
- Expertise in R (preferred) or Stata, with hands-on experience coding statistical methodology
- Experience with cluster randomised and/or adaptive trials
- Excellent organisational, communication and collaborative skills
- (Level C only) Demonstrated leadership in managing research programs and mentoring junior staff
The successful applicant will be appointed at either Level B or Level C, commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Please specify in your cover letter the level that you are applying for.
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: Professor Jessica Kasza, NHMRC Leadership Fellow, Jessica.kasza@monash.edu
Position Description: Level B Research Fellow / Level C Research Fellow
Applications Close: Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
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