Address- Be part of the establishment of a new Centre
- Engage with clinical, research and industry partners
- Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options
About QIMR Berghofer:
QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Mental Health and Neuroscience, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.
The Global Health & Tropical Medicine Group:
The Global Health & Tropical Medicine Group investigates the transmission and control of tropical infectious diseases and diseases of poverty, including some of the most prevalent and important infections that cause much suffering and economic loss worldwide. We aim to develop new public health interventions against these diseases that will lead to their sustainable control and eventual elimination.
The successful applicant will work on projects related to Global Health & Tropical Medicine, including the operational management of a new NHMRC project on strongyloidiasis.
About The Don McManus Tropical Health Research Centre:
QIMR Berghofer is in the process of establishing a tropical health Research Centre in the name of the Late Professor Don McManus - The Don McManus Tropical Health Research Centre.
The successful applicant will assist the Centre Director with the establishment of the Centre, including:
- Preparation of a business plan
- Development of funding strategies and identification of funding opportunities
- Stakeholder engagement
- Recruitment
Role Purpose / Responsibilities:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on projects related to Global Health & Tropical Medicine, including the operational management of a new NHMRC project on strongyloidiasis, as well as contribute to the establishment of new research Centre dedicated to the late Professor Don McManus.
You will;
- Undertake research in the area of global health and tropical medicine with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national & international level. This includes working as part of a team on externally funded projects subject to deadlines.
- Manage the operations of an NHMRC funded project on strongyloidiasis elimination in Northern Australia. This includes (but not limited to) liaising with stakeholders and community members; development of study protocols and SOPs; ethics applications; oversight of fieldwork; analyses of data; drafting of reports and manuscripts.
- Assist to supervise research support staff in your research area.
- Contribute to student supervision, as needed.
- Collaborate with senior staff to actively seek and secure external funding, assist to prepare and submit research proposals to external funding bodies as appropriate.
- Support the Centre Director to establish the Research Centre through development of key documents and plans to secure internal approvals and commitments from external collaborators.
- Liaise with internal and external research partners to promote the Institute as a valued research collaborator whilst identifying opportunities for collaborations with new and existing partners.
- Identify research funding opportunities to maximize research income, with emphasis on programmatic grants, special initiatives, fellowships and industry funding.
- Develop and implement strategies to facilitate external research funding through the provision of high-quality information, including grant eligibility and compliance advice.
Please refer to the Position Description on the QIMR Careers Page for a more detailed description of the roles and its responsibilities.
About You:
You are required to have;
- PhD in epidemiology, public health, or a related field and experience in tropical infectious disease research.
- Data analysis skills and experience with working with health data.
- Demonstrated ability to use and interpret outputs from software packages such as Stata, R or SAS.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written work.
- Outstanding oral and written communication and intrapersonal skills with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple sectors, including but not limited to government, NGOs and communities.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in project management.
- Evidence of independent judgement and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise activities and meet deadlines in an ever-evolving environment.
Please refer to the Position Description for the full list of key Selection Criteria.
Remuneration: Salary range is SRFA - $111,532 to $119,010 p.a. plus super and salary packaging. This will be 0.5FTE Research Centre Manager / 0.5FTE Senor Research Fellow until 31 December 2024.
From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 this will be a 1.0FTE Senior Research Fellow position in the Global Health and Tropical Medical Group.
For further information: please contact Darren Gray, Program Director for Population Health, and Head of the Global Health and Tropical Medical Group on ***********@qimrberghofer.edu.au
Closing Date: 11 March 2024
To submit an application: use the APPLY button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Resume and Cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.
What we offer:
- Salary Packaging
- State of the art facilities
- Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
- Supportive/collaborative team environment
- Parental Leave Provisions
