Research Fellow - Cochrane Australia

Job No.: 663693

Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)

Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 October 2024

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $111,603 - $132,529 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

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

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s 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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The Opportunity

Are you passionate about evidence-based research that impacts healthcare policy and practice? We're seeking a motivated individual to join our team and contribute to the advancement of living evidence synthesis methods.

As a Research Fellow, you'll collaborate with Cochrane Australia and the Australian Living Evidence Consortium teams to conduct living evidence synthesis. Your role will involve identifying, screening, appraising, and synthesizing evidence to inform living evidence summaries that underpin living guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and team-based research, producing papers and publications
• Contribute to research proposal submissions to external funding bodies
• Perform administrative functions related to research activities
• Occasionally contribute to teaching programs within the field of research
• Attend meetings associated with research and organizational units
• Other duties as directed

Key Selection Criteria:

• Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent research experience
• Strong manuscript and research proposal preparation skills with a track record of refereed publications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and analytical software
• Experience with systematic evidence syntheses and guideline development
• Familiarity with GRADE guideline development methods and NHMRC Guideline Approval requirements

If you're ready to make a difference in evidence-based healthcare research, apply now and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through rigorous evidence synthesis. Take the next step in your research career and join us in our pursuit of excellence in evidence-based practice.

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, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt .

Monash avidly 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 . 

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.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Dr Miranda Cumpston, Guidelines Program Manager, Australian Living Evidence Collaboration, [email protected]  or phone +61 423 550 833

Position Description

 Research Fellow - Cochrane Australia

Closing Date

Wednesday 10 April 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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