Research Fellow in Primary Care

Job No.: 660422

Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6 – 0.7)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $111,603 – $132,529 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas – and the people who discover them

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone’s contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom , you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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The Opportunity

Embark on a transformative journey as a Research Fellow in the CONSEP project, a cluster-randomized trial testing electronic clinical decision support software for primary aldosteronism screening in hypertension patients. Join us at the forefront of healthcare innovation, contributing to the early detection of Primary Aldosteronism through the aldosterone to renin ratio (ARR) blood test. Your pivotal role ensures optimal, evidence-based care for Australians living with PA, addressing a critical 10% of hypertension cases with heightened cardiovascular risks.

The Research Fellow will drive CONSEP’s success in general practices across Victoria. Responsibilities span clinic recruitment, engaging General Practitioners, overseeing intervention delivery and managing comprehensive data collection. You will collaborate with the Project Manager, bridging Monash University with the Hudson Institute, liaise with the site principal investigator and local practices. This dynamic role includes contributing to publications and external grants, showcasing your expertise. Lead the charge in promoting health equity by spearheading a ground-breaking initiative set to revolutionize hypertension care nationwide.

We are seeking an applicant with a doctoral qualification or equivalent with strong interpersonal skills, familiarity with the primary care setting, expertise in data analysis and manuscript preparation. You will also showcase your leadership through supervising and mentoring research-support staff, guiding junior members and contributing to interdisciplinary research. If you’re passionate about making a difference, possess a robust interdisciplinary research background and thrive independently or in team environments, seize this opportunity to contribute to reshaping hypertension care in Australia and we look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to  ‘How to apply for Monash Jobs ‘.

Enquiries

Dr Linghan Jia, Project Manager, Hudson Institute of Medical Research & Monash Affiliate, +61 447 966 868

Position Description

 Research Fellow in Primary Care

Closing Date

Monday 5 February 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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