AddressOur mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
- Full Time Opportunity
- Melbourne, Victoria
- 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
- Hybrid working environment
Salary Range of $105,405k to $121,982k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to join our Nutrition Science team.
Our successful candidate will be an integral part of our research team working closely with policy makers, community groups and commercial organisations to develop and evaluate programs leading to real change within the food environment.
This exciting opportunity is ideal for a driven individual who is looking to make significant contributions to Food Policy and further their research career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead the co-development and pilot testing of a ‘medically tailored meals’ program to improve health and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians, jointly with our community partner FareShare https://www.fareshare.net.au/about-us/
- Provide a consistent level of contribution to the research activities of the program;
- Work with the Program Head in developing new study proposals;
- Take the lead and assist with the preparation of grant applications;
- Take the lead and assist with manuscript preparation;
- Maintain existing collaborations and establish others;
- Provide support and co-supervision of post-graduate students;
- Ensure that research being conducted is congruent with world best practice;
- Remain abreast of developments in the related to the program that are relevant to the study and the Institute; providing a source of information to colleagues within the Institute;
- Actively develop and promote the desired culture of The George Institute by ensuring all interactions, documentation and communication are conducted in a manner which supports the stated mission.
Our Successful Candidate
- Relevant health/medical qualification, including a PhD;
- A Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics degree (or equivalent);
- Experienced and proficient researcher;
- Demonstrated experience in the development and coordination of health research projects and/or clinical trials, including obtaining human research ethics approval;
- Experience in writing both research papers and grant applications;
- Strong problem solving, analytical skills and strategic thinking;
- Experience in data interpretation, analysis and/or statistical skills;
- Willingness and ability to supervise PhD students;
- Excellent time management and organisational skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders;
- Strong focus on quality of work;
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the Internet;
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments;
- Availability and willingness to travel.
Desirable:
- Experience with using co-design to develop health interventions/programs;
- Expertise with mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) research;
- Demonstrated ability to work with community-based organizations, governmental agencies or healthcare partners.
Please include a Cover Letter in your application and address the criteria above.
For more information on this role and to see our detailed Position Description, please copy and paste the link below.
https://applynow.net.au/jobs/GEORGE731
The closing date for applications is midnight, Monday 20 May 2024.
About the George
The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.
As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:
- Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
- Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
- Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
- Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship
We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment.
Please visit our website for more on The George: https://www.georgeinstitute.org/
Please note - the unrestricted right to work in Australia is required for this position. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.
Please apply now!
Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Why The George?
We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.
Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.
- Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
- YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
- A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact
