• Full-time, 12-month fixed term position
• Located at the Austin Hospital
• $95,432 - $112,697 per annum + up to 17% superannuation

The College of Science, Health and Engineering comprises 9 Schools and 16 Departments across La Trobe’s multi-campus operations. The College offers a range of general and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are rigorous and attuned to meeting the needs of students in ensuring their readiness to work in changing environments.

About the role

La Trobe University and Austin Hospital have recently engaged a jointly appointed Professor of Psycho-Oncology within the Olivia Newton John (ONJ) Cancer and Wellness Research Centre and the School of Psychology and Public Health. This position will engage in research in the area of mechanisms to enhance wellness in cancer patients, survivors and their family and friends. The Chair and Post-doctoral Fellow with work together to develop and deliver a program of research consistent with the aims of the ONJ Wellness Centre.

Skills and Experience

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience in the behavioural sciences.
• A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise or co-supervise Honours, Masters and/or PhD students.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.

Desirable

• Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and evidence of success in securing research funding.
• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or similar evidence of professional preparation for HE teaching.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this role.

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to apply

Closing date: 11 pm Wednesday 15^th January 2020

Position Enquiries: Professor Carlene Wilson, +61 3 9496 9967 or c.wilson2@latrobe.edu.au

This position is open to people with a valid full-time working visa.

Please address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description and attach these with your application.

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La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further enquiries on how to apply for this role, please contact Justin Bolton, Recruitment Consultant on +61 03 9479 1073 or j.bolton@latrobe.edu.au

La Trobe is proud to be a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena SWAN program to advance gender equality in academia.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. La Trobe University turns 50 in 2017, and over the half century of its existence it has established a reputation as an innovative and accessible university, willing to take risks and take on challenges.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.