Clinical Research Optometrist / Orthoptist

16 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Research Field

History

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

29 May 2023 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years  
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences
Salary: Level A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Develop your research skills and contribute to important research projects with real-world impact.
• Work with a great team, on world-leading projects and clinical trials. 
• $80,258 – $108,906 p.a., 17% super, benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Optometrist to join the Vision Optimisation Unit within the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences. The role will be responsible for identifying and recruiting participants for the VENTURE research study, performing clinical ocular assessments and collecting research data.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work with Principal Investigators, Research Fellows, and Data Managers on the Victorian Evolution of Inherited Retinal Disease: Natural History Registry (VENTURE) Study and other related research projects.
• Assist with the identification and recruitment of participants with rare inherited retinal diseases into the VENTURE study, including liaison with referring practitioners.
• Grow the VENTURE database by engaging with clinicians, patient support groups, and directly with participants.

Who We Are Looking For

If you have highly developed organisational skills and can set priorities and meet deadlines, maintaining excellent attention to detail, you will excel in this role. You should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.

You will also have:

• A tertiary qualification in Optometry, Orthoptics, or relevant health science degree (and registration with an appropriate board, (if required).
• Clinical eye care experience and demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and procedures.
• Advanced computer literacy, including the ability to accurately enter data into database software programs and perform data cleaning and extraction.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences

The Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences educates future optometrists, performs internationally recognised vision science research, and contributes widely to the advancement of optometry as an essential health care discipline. This role is funded by A/Prof Lauren Ayton, and will be entirely focused on research responsibilities, with no teaching requirements.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion  page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation  page.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Applications close: 29 May 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

Position Description: 0059536_Clinical Research Optometrist Orthoptist Inherited Retinal Diseases_PD (2).pdf

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne, Australia

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/339875/clinical-research-o…

Contact

City

Melbourne, Australia

STATUS: EXPIRED