Three Research Fellowships, Department of Medicine Austin Health

** Positions available:
** Level B - $124,656 to $148,023 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super  Level C - $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
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** Your next career opportunity
** Embark on an exciting journey to strengthen the collaboration between the University of Melbourne and Austin Health . These three Research Fellowships are tailored for early career researchers, offering a unique platform to develop your research career whilst making significant contributions to chronic disease.  These positions are suitable for clinician scientists or scientists who are working in chronic diseases.

You'll have the opportunity to:
* Conduct innovative research and provide academic leadership
* Engage with healthcare partners to advance medical knowledge
* Supervise higher degree research students
* Collaborate with researchers nationally and internationally
* Contribute to the development of your field through clinical partnerships

These roles present an exceptional chance to shape the future of clinical research whilst developing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
** Your responsibilities will include:**
* ** Lead Research Projects:
** Spearhead or co-lead research initiatives, collaborate on research activities, and secure funding in multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.
* ** Secure Funding and Publish**:
Gain funding as a chief or co-investigator on competitive grants and produce influential publications in peer-reviewed journals.
* ** Supervise and Mentor:
** Guide research higher degree students, honours students, and Medical Doctor Discovery Program participants, fostering their engagement in professional networks.
* ** Engage with Stakeholders**:
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, business, community, and alumni to foster collaboration and research outcomes.
** You may be a great fit:
** You are a qualified researcher with a PhD, holding a clinical, scientific or honorary appointment at Austin Health , demonstrating significant contributions to independent and team-based research in chronic disease. Additionally, the successful candidate will have a proven track record in attracting research funding and contributing to national-level research in your field.
** You may also:
*** Have a strong, independent publication record in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
* Demonstrate success in obtaining research funding and writing research grants.
* Possess experience in effective supervision of higher degree and post-doctoral research students.
* Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
* Be an ethical scholar who values diversity and works effectively with individual differences.
* Exhibit high-level written and oral communication skills in academic and applied environments.

For further information please refer to the attached PDs.
** 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 fulfillment, including:
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance.
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

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** Your new team – Department of Medicine at Austin Health
** The Department of Medicine is a dynamic hub within the Melbourne Medical School, renowned for its excellence in research, teaching, and clinical care. Our diverse team of researchers, educators, and clinicians work across Austin Hospital and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, contributing significantly to undergraduate medical education.

Our broad research portfolio, supported…