Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor (Research) - SPHERE - Endometriosis

Job No.: 667294

Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $140,812 - $162,366 pa Level C / $169,553 - $186,788 pa Level D (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

The Opportunity

Are you a distinguished researcher with a passion for improving women's sexual and reproductive health? SPHERE, an NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence based at Monash University's Department of General Practice, is looking for a Level C or Level D research-only academic to join our team. Located at the St Kilda Rd campus, SPHERE is dedicated to enhancing access to and the quality of women's health care services, focusing on preconception care, contraception, medical abortion services, and the diagnosis and management of endometriosis and pelvic pain.

About SPHERE SPHERE is guided by a team of national and international experts in women’s health, general practice, pharmacy, nursing, epidemiology, knowledge translation, health economics, and policy development. We strive to improve women's health care services in primary care settings.

Your Role As a Level C or Level D academic, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the SPHERE Research Program. Leveraging your expertise in statistics and epidemiology, you will oversee major research programs, collaborate with key data custodians, and provide critical statistical input into our research activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and produce high-quality publications
• Supervise research-support and administrative staff
• Lead major research projects and teams
• Promote research collaborations with external bodies
• Prepare and submit research proposals to external funding bodies
• Oversee financial management of research grants
• Participate in professional activities, including conferences and seminars
• Contribute to teaching programs and supervise postgraduate research projects
• Engage in research-related administrative functions and policy development
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and planning committees

Key Selection Criteria

• A doctoral qualification in statistics, epidemiology, women's health, or a related discipline
• Evidence of a national profile with a trajectory toward international leadership
• A strong publication record in high-quality international journals
• Proven ability to secure research funding
• Experience in managing large research projects or teams
• Successful supervision of honours and postgraduate research projects
• Understanding of research governance and reporting requirements
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

About Monash University

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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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To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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 Danielle Mazza, Head of Department, Director of SPHERE, +61 3 9902 4512

Position Description: 

Senior Research Fellow - SPHERE - Endometriosis - Level C

Associate Professor (Research) - SPHERE - Endometriosis - Level D

Applications Close: Sunday 25 August 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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