Assistant Research Fellow (General Practice and Rural Health)

Assistant Research Fellow (General Practice and Rural Health)-2302224

 

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL PRACTICE AND RURAL HEALTH
 
About our team/Mō te tīma

The Department of General Practice and Rural Health is an academic unit within the Otago Medical School – Dunedin Campus. Our department has established strengths in health care delivery research, medical anthropology, medical education and rural health. Our staff have active research collaborations across the Otago Medical School, the Division of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Pharmacy) and the Otago Business School. We value the development and mentoring of new and emergent researchers. 

We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. Our relationship with Ngāi Tahu as mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu and, through this, as the University’s principal Treaty partner is especially important.

The role/Te mahi

As an Assistant Research Fellow, you will undertake a research consultation exercise with primary care clinicians and academics to determine the research priorities of the Southern Primary Healthcare Research Network.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator, key tasks of the role will include:
•    Advertising and recruiting participants.
•    Producing and disseminating research materials.
•    Coordinating the Delphi process.
•    Facilitating the prioritisation exercise.
•    Writing draft summary documents, reports, and publications on the findings of the project.

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed individual to make a significant impression and contribution in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic department and University.

Skills and Experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

As this is a collaborative project, candidates are expected to have well-developed interpersonal communication skills and the ability to write clearly and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts.

Successful candidates will also have:
•    A Master’s or PhD research qualification (preferred).
•    Research experience in qualitative research methods.
•    An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
•    The ability to interact effectively, tactfully and diplomatically with a wide range of staff.
•    A professional, accountable, pro-active, and service orientated approach.
•    Proven ability to work effectively and collegially in a team environment.
•    A significant degree of independence and initiative in their work.

Te Reo proficiency is not required but is considered an advantage.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a part time (0.7FTE, 26.25 hours), fixed term position (11 months), available from February 2024 and located in Dunedin.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Specific enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Dr Sharon Leitch, via the contact details below. 

Application/Tono 

Candidates are requested to submit the following: 
• A CV.
• A cover letter.
• Three referee contact details.
 
To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2302224 will close on Sunday, 21 January 2024.

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Dr Sharon Leitch    Tel: +64 21 261 9996

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range
 Assistant Research Fellow ($58,341 to $78,531)
Organisation
 General Practice and Rural Health
Job Function
 Research