Research Fellow

Job No: GEORGE784
Location: Barangaroo, Australia

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

  • Full Time position
  • Barangaroo, Sydney CBD
  • Hybrid working environment
  • 3 years contract

 

The Full Time equivalent Base Salary for this role is $115,000 - $138,000 per annum (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11.5% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit.

 

The Opportunity: 

The George Institute for Global Health is a leading injury research centre. The Injury Division aims to improve the safety of men, women and children and optimize their care and rehabilitation the event of an injury. . A focus area in the Injury Division is drowning prevention across the globe, with particular focus across Australia, Africa and Asia. This includes an NHMRC funded project on implementation and policy research for drowning prevention in high burden populations. 

The Research Fellow is required to play a key role in the ongoing conduct of existing studies, as well as leading and contributing to research outputs. The Research Fellow will drive a three-tiered project that seeks to improve access to drowning prevention interventions for disadvantaged populations in Australia. The role will involve data linkage and an emphasis on producing outputs. 

 

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Lead/Assist design and implementation of funded projects within the Injury Program
  • Primary responsibilities will be towards the implementation of the NHMRC project on drowning prevention
  • Take the lead and assist with the development of publications related to drowning prevention work
  • Maintain existing collaborations
  • Provide support and co-supervision of higher degree research students
  • 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

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

 

Our Successful Candidate will have:

  • PhD submitted/accepted ideally in public health or injury
  • Proven experience in conduct of primary mixed-methods research evidenced through publications
  • Understanding of research methods and importance
  • Strong problem solving and strategic thinking
  • Proficient in data interpretation

 

The closing date for applications is midnight  Tuesday 20 August 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Please note - the unrestricted right to work in Australia is required for this position.  Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered. 

 

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: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 
 

   

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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 

  

 

 

 

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