Research Fellow

Job No: GEORGE891
Location: Barangaroo, Australia

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

  • 0.2 FTE Opportunity
  • 18 Month Fixed Term Contract 
  • Barangaroo, Sydney CBD (Relocating to Randwick, September 2025)
  • Hybrid working environment

 

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $115,143 to $134,047k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11.5% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

 

The Research Fellow is required to play a role in the ongoing conduct of existing studies, as well as assisting in the development of new proposals, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will work closely with staff on a number of key projects within the Academic Project Operations team.  The Musculoskeletal Health Program at the George Institute for Global Health is committed to designing and testing innovative, accessible, technology-based interventions that could speed recovery and decrease the burden of musculoskeletal pain globally.

 

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

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

  • Relevant health/medical qualification, including a PhD
  • Experienced and proficient researcher
  • Demonstrated experience in the development and coordination of health research projects and/or clinical trials
  • 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

 

 

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 

The closing date for applications is 26 May 2025.    

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

 

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require 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 

  

 

 

 

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