Senior Research Fellow – Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine (CSGEHM)
Job No:
GEORGE733
Location:
Sydney
Employment Status:
Part Time
No. of Vacancies:
1
Closing Date:
14 May 2024 AEST
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
Part Time Opportunity (0.6FTE)
Sydney Location
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid Working Environment
Pro-Rata Salary Range of $144,804 to $152k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit
We are seeking a highly motivated and professional Senior Research Fellow within the Women’s Health Program under the umbrella of the newly established Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine.
The Opportunity:
The SRF will work within the Women’s Health program at The George Institute for Global Health (TGI) undertaking studies that are directed to advancing Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine. The SRF will function increasingly independently, while aligning with the Program’s goals and the directives of the Centre’s Director. In this capacity the SRF will contribute to the establishment of the new Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine, contributing knowledge and forging connections to advance this initiative.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Lead the establishment and development of a clearly defined research program within the Centre
Leadership of some initial research projects
Obtain personal research funding, and/or project funding
Lead grant writing and revenue raising for the development of new projects
Write academic manuscript(s) for peer reviewed publication, reporting findings and recommendations for improvement.
Contribute to proposal and budget development supporting on-topic research projects
Budget management
Develop and lead a small research team, including the supervision of Masters and in the longer term, PhD students
Directly write and guide students and other team members in the development of reports or analyses that are suitable for publication in high impact journals
Foster strategic research collaborations with other researchers on projects both within and external to the Centre
Develop and maintain national and international links to support the Program’s activities
Attend regular meetings of established projects
Ensure that research being conducted is congruent with world best practice
Demonstrate and model understanding and adherence to TGI values
Remain abreast of developments in the related program that are relevant to the study and TGI; providing a source of information to colleagues within the Institute.
Actively develop and promote the desired culture of TGI by ensuring all interactions, documentation and communication are conducted in a manner which supports the stated mission
Contribute to teaching activities within TGI and at the University of New South Wales and supervise students in medical and public health courses.
Our Successful Candidate:
Essential
Relevant health / medical qualification
PhD in a relevant health related discipline
Seasoned researcher or leader of a small research theme within a program
Experience in the management of research projects and/or clinical trials
Demonstrated track record in application and procurement of grants and funds
Experienced in writing high impact research papers
Experience and/or ability in people management and primary supervisor of post-graduate students
Advanced technical writing and oral presentation skills
Developed decision making, problem solving, analytical skills, and strategic thinking
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
Experience experience with budget proposals and development
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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
Ability to see the big picture, yet still focus on detail
Availability and willingness to travel.
Desirable
Developed communications skills
Advocate on the topic of Sex and Gender equity in health and medicine in public and academic forums and in the media
For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here
The closing date for applications is midnight, Tuesday 14 May 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.
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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Why work at 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.