Research Fellow (Implementation and Evaluation), Translational Medicine

Monash University; Mildura; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Parental support policies

Job summary

Monash University in Melbourne invites applications for a part-time Research Fellow (Implementation and Evaluation, Translational Medicine) to contribute to collaborative qualitative, implementation and translational health research with hospital partners across Australia.

The role supports development, implementation and evaluation of research projects, publications and dissemination, with mentoring of junior researchers and students.

Qualifications

• Honours or doctoral qualification, or progress towards a doctorate.
• Experience in qualitative and/or mixed-methods research.
• Knowledge of implementation science, program evaluation and knowledge translation.
• Strong analytical, research, communication, organisational and manuscript preparation skills.
• Appointment at Level B requires independent research and a strong track record.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate research and improvement projects.
• Contribute to high-quality publications, conference presentations and research proposals.
• Mentor and supervise junior researchers and postgraduate students.
• Collaborate across sites and disciplines with hospitals and health services.

Skills

Qualitative research

Implementation science

Knowledge translation

Research supervision

Education

Honours or PhD

Job description

Research Fellow (Implementation and Evaluation), Translational Medicine

Research Fellow (Implementation and Evaluation), Translational Medicine

Job No.:698479

Location:The Alfred Centre

Employment Type:Part-time, fraction (0.4)

Duration:12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation) orPro-rata of $123,138 - $146,228 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Join as a Research Fellow at a world top 50 University
• Join our collaborative research community and connect research with practice
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people transforming health

The Opportunity

Join the Department of Neuroscience within the School of Translational Medicine and contribute to collaborative qualitative, implementation and translational health research with hospital partners across Australia. Available at Level A or Level B, this Research Fellow opportunity will contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of research and improvement projects, helping translate research into meaningful health system impact.

The position will undertake independent and collaborative research, contributing to high-quality publications, conference presentations, research proposals and the dissemination and translation of research findings. Working across multiple sites and disciplines, the role will foster strong partnerships with hospitals, health services, clinicians and other stakeholders, while contributing to research projects, mentoring and supervision, and the development of junior researchers and postgraduate students.

The position is suited to researchers at either Level A or Level B, with appointment determined by qualifications, research experience and track record. A relevant honours or doctoral qualification, or progress towards a doctorate, will be considered alongside demonstrated expertise in qualitative and/or mixed-methods research. Knowledge of implementation science, program evaluation and knowledge translation, together with strong analytical, research, communication, organisational and manuscript preparation skills, will be important. For appointment at Level B, a demonstrated capacity for independent research and a strong research track record will also be expected.

If you are looking to apply your research expertise to translational health research and health system improvement, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Please state your preference for Level A or Level B in your cover letter as the successful applicant will be appointed commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

This position requires a regular physical presence at the University and/or participating health service sites to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. The role is not designed as a primarily remote working position.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

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.

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.

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 Natasha Lannin, **************@monash.edu. Please only contact Natasha if you have specific inquiries regarding the position.

Position Description:

Level A Research Fellow

Level B Research Fellow

Applications Close: Tuesday 20 October 2026,11:55pm AEDT

Supporting a diverse workforce

Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present.

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