Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 176,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Part Time (0.4FTE) Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in chronic disease research. You will drive high-impact projects in collaboration with Austin Health, develop your independent research profile, and mentor clinicians and scientists across multi-site teams.

The role emphasizes leadership in translational research, securing funding, and disseminating findings through publications and conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD or DMedSci in biomedical, clinical or health field relevant to chronic disease.
• Active clinical or research appointment at Austin Hospital or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.
• Growing national profile with competitive funding and peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead innovative chronic disease research projects with Austin Health and University colleagues.
• Secure competitive research funding as chief or co-investigator.
• Publish high-quality papers and conference outputs with lead/senior authorship.
• Supervise research higher degree candidates and medical students.

Skills

Leadership in research

Mentoring

Grant writing

Education

PhD or DMedSci

Tools

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Role type:Part Time (0.4FTE); Fixed Term until June 2029
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School: Department of Medicine; Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 or Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. pro rata for part-time plus 17% super

• Dedicated chronic disease research fellowship / deepenUniMelb–Austin Health collaboration / pathway to independent funding and clinical research leadership
• Apply now to lead impactful chronic disease research, mentor emerging clinicians and scientists, and shape partnerships across Austin Health.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity

You will advance high-impact chronic disease research that directly connects university innovation with Austin Health clinical practice. You will develop your independent research profile through leadership, funding success, supervision and multidisciplinary, multi-site collaborations.

What you will deliver

• Lead or co-lead innovative chronic disease research projects in collaboration with Austin Health and University colleagues.
• Secure competitive research funding as chief or co-investigator, contributing to strategic, team-based grant applications.
• Produce high-quality publications and conference outputs, including lead or senior authorship in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise and mentor research higher degree candidates and medical students, fostering excellent research training experiences.
• Build and sustain networks with clinical, industry, community and Indigenous partners to deepen translational research impact.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD or DMedSci in a biomedical, clinical or health field relevant to chronic disease.
• Maintain a clinical or research appointment based at Austin Hospital or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrate a growing national profile in chronic disease research, evidenced by competitive funding and peer-reviewed publications.
• Exhibit strong judgement, initiative and the ability to coordinate complex, multidisciplinary research activities and teams.
• Provide effective supervision and mentoring for research higher degree candidates and medical students in clinical research settings.
• Manage administrative responsibilities, including committees, reporting and project governance, with excellent written and oral communication.

Eligibility and compliance

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balanceand well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team –

You will join the Department of Medicine, partnering closely with Austin Health to tackle complex chronic diseases. Our team integrates clinicians, scientists and trainees, translating discoveries into better treatments and outcomes for diverse communities. We champion collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability, and support your development as an independent research leader.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au.

Position Description

JR-018991 Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow PD.docx

JR-018991 Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow PD.pdf