Research Fellow - Digital Health CRC Program

Position Details

• Fixed Term 1 Year Contract | Full-Time

• Academic Level B | $106,403 - $125,917 p.a.

• Location: Tonsley Campus / Kaurna Country

• Position Description

College of Medicine and Public Health         

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

Digital Health

The Digital Health Research Lab recognises that our population is growing and aging, our hospitals are overburdened, our patient load is increasing, and our healthcare professional workforce is decreasing. The focus of the Digital Health Research Lab is to integrate smarter design processes and software solutions into mainstream healthcare and beyond through understanding and addressing human centricities, alignments, ethics and trust issues surrounding the integration of digital technologies in the form of AI and automation in healthcare. 

About the Role

The Research Fellow – Digital Health CRC Program will work primarily on continuing the development and evaluation of innovative data analytic approaches for modelling time series data in the CareMappr Digital Health platform that is currently deployed independently in the mental health care sector, under the broad direction of the Chief Investigator and industry partners of CRC. The position will be responsible for liaising with the Software Engineers and PhD students to integrate machine learning applications in the software platforms. In consultation with the stakeholder, the position will contribute to ongoing project design and implementation, the analysis of data and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. The position will assist the Chief Investigator in coordinating consultations with Industry and Governments following the implementation of this project. The Research Fellow will co-supervise and support PhD students and Masters/Honours students from Flinders University. The Research Fellow will actively report on new and current research related to the research program, through generation of high-quality publications and conference presentations. In addition, the position will contribute to the preparation of applications for research funding and reporting activities.
 

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification in applied biomedical or health informatics, or any other field related to data science

• Strong programming skills in R or Python and demonstrated experience in cloud computing

• Significant experience in evaluation of digital health solutions using validated frameworks

• Demonstrated experience in using initiative, working with minimal supervision and ability to prioritise tasks to achieve objectives within timelines

• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills and experience in collaborating and engaging with diverse stakeholders, industry partners and research team member

• Demonstrated experience to undertake collaborative research and establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and industry.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Tamara Paget

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

28 Jan 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.