• Full time fixed term 3 years at Camperdown
• Key Research Fellow Role in the MRFF funded ADAPT-ED trial of emergency department interventions for back pain
• Base Salary $122,830 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

At the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health we bring together patients and clinicians with world leading musculoskeletal health researchers to drive global improvements in health outcomes through increased understanding and management of musculoskeletal health and physical activity.

Our researchers are in a strong position, backed by the resources and expertise of our partners, the University of Sydney and the Sydney Local Health District, to translate the university's research into positive outcomes for community health.

We currently have a significant Research Fellow role supporting Dr Gustavo Machado in the MRFF funded trial ADAPT-ED (adaptive trial of emergency department interventions for back pain). The trial will focus on testing multiple non-opioid treatments against the most used opioid to manage back pain.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide deep technical knowledge and project management support to the Chief Investigator and collaborate with academic and research professionals to support the group research
• travel to LHD emergency departments to implement and monitor the ADAPT-ED trial
• conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations, and securing research funding
• develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or community
• contribute to applications for competitive research grants or funding to deliver research impact
• maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output

About you

• PhD in in musculoskeletal health with a focus on back pain management
• extensive experience in back pain research and clinical trials related to comparative effectiveness of interventions for back pain
• proven experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity the work experience, technical skills and academic qualification/s required
• a developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders
• proven experience supervising and mentoring HDR students
• demonstrates experience in systematic reviews, meta-analysis, qualitative and quantitative research analysis
• computer literacy including use of data analytics software, including R and Stata
• provide informal mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate
• contribute expertise and knowledge through communication of scholarship with industry, forums of public debate, organisation of public events, seminars, and conferences
• able to travel to LHD metropolitan and/or interstate project sites

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

EEO statement

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How to apply

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Applications Close

Monday 18 November 2024 11:59 PM