Research Fellow - Cardiovascular Disease
- Employer
- AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)
- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Salary
- $112,916 - $128,026 plus 17% superannuation
- Closing date
- 15 Nov 2024
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- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Medicine & Dentistry, Other Health & Social Care
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $112,916 - $128,026 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years)
The Research Fellow/Fellow is expected to undertake work in all three areas of academic activity – research, education and service. The Research Fellow is required to supervise or mentor less senior staff, and undertake other leadership roles as applicable. The staff member will contribute cooperatively to the overall intellectual life of the Centre, College and University.
Position overview
ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to health and well-being. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels.
The Centre of Epidemiology for Policy and Practice, within the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, focuses on policy- and practice-relevant research in partnership with beneficiaries and other stakeholders – including community, policy makers and practitioners – to generate evidence to improve health, equity and health care.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join a vibrant research team working on an MRFF Cardiovascular Health Mission grant. The successful applicant will work on this Aboriginal-led and community-driven project that responds to community concerns regarding child and adolescent CVD and early life drivers of health and wellbeing. The successful applicant will be an experienced Research Fellow with leadership and high-level skills in evidence synthesis for policy, policy engagement and policy translation.
The Research Fellow/Fellow is expected to undertake work in all three areas of academic activity – research, education and service. The Research Fellow is required to supervise or mentor less senior staff, and undertake other leadership roles as applicable. The staff member will contribute cooperatively to the overall intellectual life of the Centre, College and University.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow/Fellow to join/lead a vibrant research team working on tobacco control, chronic disease and health equity. The successful applicant will work on epidemiological and public health projects related to tobacco smoking and inequity, the health impacts of e-cigarette use and chronic disease more broadly.
The Research Fellow will normally have completed a relevant doctoral qualification or have equivalent qualifications or research experience. In addition, they may also be expected to have had post-doctoral research experience that has resulted in publications, conference papers, reports or professional or technical contributions that give evidence of research ability.
For further information, please contact Prof. Emily Banks at: cepp.nceph@anu.edu.au.
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion
Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria, noting the position you are applying for
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
- Other documents, if required.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Closing at: Nov 15 2024 at 23:55 AEDT
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