Research Fellow-Digital Health

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Melbourne - Burwood
Categories:Information Technology, Research, Health

• Based at our Melbourne Burwood Campus
• Full-time (36.75 hours per week) and fixed term to 29th August 2024
• Level B $99,346 + 17% Superannuation 

Deakin’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) is a world-leading research institute committed to improving health and quality of life. We're working to reduce the rates of chronic disease through nutrition and physical activity research excellence while fostering the next generation of research stars.

The Research Fellow-Digital Health is a new 3-year appointment within IPAN to advise and work on projects with IPAN academics and to strengthen research connections with the Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A2 I2 ). This position will be located within IPAN but will be co-located approximately 1-2 days per week at A2 I2 , working under direction from the Head of Translational Research.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Triage digital health needs at IPAN
• Advise IPAN staff on the design and development of digital health solutions
• Participate in relevant team meetings at IPAN and A2 I2
• Involvement in key research projects in IPAN with digital health needs
• Project manage specific digital health aspects within projects as needed
• Engage with Deakin University staff to advance IPAN’s digital health needs
• Engage with internal and external app developers as needed
• Publish high quality research in national journals of high repute
• Contribute to and participate in high quality grant applications for funding
• Contribute to the achievement of Deakin’s strategic goals in research, engagement and innovation
• Undertake professional and administrative roles and responsibilities that enhance the discipline and Deakin
• Develop strong relationships with research, community, industry and government for enhanced research outcomes

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or advanced qualifications and experience in the relevant discipline area (digital health, computer science, engineering or health)
• Understanding of full stack development with an in-depth understanding of the front and back of user interface
• Project management experience, particularly with digital programs/projects
• Nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by a track record with peer-reviewed publications
• Success in obtaining and timely completion of external research grants
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
• Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field *desirable
• Has run and dealt with complex systems to MVP stage (TRL5) *desirable
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues *desirable

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Position Description - Research Fellow-Digital Health - 512254..pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 10th  August.

This role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working With Children Check (refer to Deakin’s Recruitment Procedure for further details).

Please submit your resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Alfred Deakin Professor Jo Salmon, Director, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, at [email protected]  

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

We understand that our academic workforce is increasingly diverse, and we recognise academic careers may be placed on hold throughout many life circumstances. Achievement relative to opportunity places more emphasis on the quality, as opposed to the quantity of research outputs. In your application, we strongly encourage you to comment on your achievements relative to opportunity.

Advertised:13 Jul 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:10 Aug 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time