Research Fellow
Job No.: 681224
Location: The Alfred Centre
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A / $118,974 - $141,283 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
As a Research Fellow, you'll be at the forefront of optimising access to guideline-recommended treatments for individuals with chronic lung disease. Your responsibilities will include conducting qualitative interviews, facilitating focus groups and consumer co-design workshops, and contributing to systematic reviews. You'll also play a crucial role in collecting quantitative data in clinical studies involving people with chronic lung disease, preparing ethics submissions, and crafting manuscripts for publication.
We're seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in clinical research and a genuine interest in chronic lung disease and supportive care. In this role, you'll work closely with the Group Lead, coordinating research efforts, supervising students, and contributing to grant preparation. Reporting to the Senior Research Fellow in Immunology, you'll have the opportunity to lead and support research initiatives while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Selection Criteria:
- A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent research experience
- Proficiency in collecting and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data
- Strong manuscript and research proposal preparation skills, with a track record of published research
- Experience in mentoring and coaching research staff, with demonstrated leadership capability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and statistical software
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice requirements and adherence to research guidelines
- Experience conducting research involving participants with chronic health conditions
If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge research in chronic lung disease care and support, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by chronic respiratory conditions.
The successful applicant will be appointed at either Level A or Level B, 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 make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear: to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is 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 background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Narelle Cox, Principal Research Fellow - Narelle.Cox@monash.edu
Position Description:
Research Fellow - Level A
Research Fellow - Level B
Applications Close: Sunday 20 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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