Research Fellow in Medication Safety at Transitions of Care

Job No.: 662251

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $78,120 - $106,022 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Join as a Research Fellow at top 50 University, shaping healthcare
• Experience inclusive, collaborative community fostering innovation and research excellence
• Surround yourself with visionary individuals, shaping healthcare through extraordinary ideas

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

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. 

Learn more about Monash . 

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Research Fellow for the ENGAGE Project, generously funded for 4 years and 9 months, aimed at promoting shared engagement between hospitalised older people, their families and health professionals about managing medications, as patients move across different clinical settings.

This position will spearhead a randomized controlled trial across diverse hospital sites in Melbourne and regional areas, evaluating interventions designed to reduce hospital readmissions and improve medication safety.

As a Research Fellow, you will conduct interviews, facilitate co-design workshops and implement feasibility studies to refine strategies for optimal impact, providing the foundation for engaging with healthcare professionals, patients and families within the Australian healthcare system.

With your demonstrated analytical prowess and manuscript preparation skills, you will also contribute to the dissemination of findings through conference papers and peer-reviewed publications, shaping the discourse around quality of care and medication safety.

We are seeking a PhD prepared researcher, with a beginning or developing profile, who has the goal of becoming a high achieving and productive researcher. The position requires an honours degree and a doctoral qualification in a health-related discipline, such as nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, pharmacy or health sciences, or equivalent qualification. The successful candidate will also be experienced in interacting with health professionals, patients and families in hospital environments within the Australian healthcare system.

Join us in the ENGAGE Project, where your expertise will catalyse meaningful advancements in transitional care and patient outcomes. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a high-impact researcher in health services innovation.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

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, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents . 

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.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to  'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Professor Elizabeth Manias, Professor (Research) and NHMRC Leadership Fellow, +61 3 9902 0806

Position Description

 Research Fellow in Medication Safety at Transitions of Care

Closing Date

Wednesday 20 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

Supporting a diverse workforce