Adelaide Unicare Research Fellow

Job no:514561
Work type:Fixed term - Part-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Level B

(Level B) $111,031 to $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Two fixed term, part time position (up to 0.5 FTE) available for 36 months.

The Discipline of General Practice is seeking two GP academics with an emerging track record of research in General Practice or Primary Health Care to develop a robust research portfolio that aligns with the current interests of the Discipline and the Adelaide Medical School.

The Discipline of General Practice supports teaching, research, clinical practice and the development of better prevention and public health policies. Currently, our group aims to expand research activities in primary care and increase interactions with key stakeholders and research groups in Australia and internationally.

The successful candidate will be willing to collaborate widely with other quantitative and qualitative researchers, clinical academics, GPs, academic registrars, medical students, and postgraduate candidates in the Discipline of General Practice, engage with external stakeholders and contribute to administrative activities within the Discipline of General Practice, including the coordination of research projects, grant writing, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, GP academic registrars and professional staff. Ideally, candidates will be early- or middle-career research academics.

To be successful you will need: 

• Medical degree with postgraduate qualification as a general practitioner (e.g. FRACGP, FACRRM or equivalent) and registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA;
• An Honours, Master degree or PhD in health research (medicine, primary care, public health, clinical research, epidemiology, biostatistics or similar) or have equivalent qualifications or research experience. A candidate could also be considered if they can demonstrate they are working towards a higher degree;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in primary care settings;
• Track record of high-quality publications and conference presentations related to primary care research;
• Evidence of being involved in professional activities related to primary care research (e.g. FRACGP, FACRRM, AAAPC or others related to primary care);

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 18 August 2024

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Prof Nigel Stocks
Discipline of General Practice, Adelaide Medical School
P: +61 (8) 8313 3511
E: [email protected]

or

A/Prof David Gonzalez-Chica
Discipline of General Practice, Adelaide Medical School
P: +61 (8) 8313 1631
E: [email protected]  

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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