Research Fellow - Cancer Society Research Collaboration

Research Fellow - Cancer Society Research Collaboration-2101502

 

DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The role

The prime function of this Research Fellow position will be to help develop, implement and report findings for the project “A co-designed pilot intervention informing the provision of supportive care for cancer survivors in transition from active treatment to follow-up care”.

Some key tasks include:
•    Help co-design a supportive care intervention
•    Collating, coding and analysing data
•    Provide Māori leadership for the project
•    Writing reports and articles

Your skills and experience

Essential:
•    Experience in conducting Kaupapa Māori research.
•    Experience in conducting literature reviews and qualitative research methods (e.g. interviewing, data analysis, reporting).
•    Excellent writing skills, including evidence of ability to publish scientific papers in scientific journals.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to relate to other researchers, stakeholders, patients and their families.
•    Understanding of and ability to provide leadership in Kaupapa Māori research.
•    Excellent understanding of Tikanga Māori.
•    Excellent understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Preferred:
•    A research degree (preferably a PhD degree).
•    A significant peer-reviewed publication record.
•    Experience in health-related research.
•    Experienced at public speaking.
•    Ability to communicate in Te Reo Māori.

Further details

This is a part-time (0.35 FTE), fixed term position until 30 June 2023, funded by a core grant to the CSRC by the Cancer Society of New Zealand.

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

Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Richard Egan, co-Director, CSRC, via the contact details below.

Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2101502 will close on Sunday, 29 August 2021.

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 Richard Egan     Tel: +64 3 479 7206

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 Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term Part-time
Salary Level and Range
 Lecturer / Research Fellow ($82,416 to $98,571)
Organisation
 Preventive and Social Medicine
Job Function
 Research