Research Fellow (MRFF)

 Full Time (1.0 FTE)Fixed Term Contract ending July 2024Based in Alice Springs6 weeks annual leave | Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax freeBase Salary $109,077 - $115,887 per annum pro rata (Total Renumeration Package $135,621 - $143,385 per annum pro rata) Are you passionate about working collaboratively with communities and have an interest in the health of Aboriginals living in remote communities? Are you looking for a flexible, full-time opportunity that uses your strong quantitative research skills?If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference. Be part of an exciting opportunity!Menzies School of Health Research is looking to engage a Research Fellow to join a dynamic multi-institutional team working to bring about improvements in Aboriginal health in remote and rural Australia.The Research Fellow will mainly work on a MRFF funded project (Medical Research Future Fund) that is exploring the impact of extreme environmental conditions on primary health care utilisation in central Australia. The project aims to generate an evidence base on the impact of exposure to extreme heat on primary health care service utilisation in Central Australia.This evidence will inform the collaborative development of adaptation strategies by communities and the primary health care sector to reduce the impacts of extreme temperatures on health outcomes.The main duties of the Research Fellow involve:Develop and maintain strong links with partnering organisations.Conduct high quality research as a member of a multi-institutional research team.Supervise or co-supervise and guide more junior research staff and higher degree by research students involved in the same research projects.Assist with writing of conference and seminar papers and manuscripts to be published as research papers in high quality peer reviewed journals.Develop ethics applications, ethics reports and ethics amendments, as required, and write reports for stakeholders and funding bodies. Please see the Position Description for a full list of responsibilities including a list of essential selection criteria. What we would like you to bring to the roleExceptional verbal and written communication skills, sound interpersonal and negotiation skills, self-confidence, and the ability to interact effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, particularly with an understanding of how to work successfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations. Other ideal qualities:Completion of a PhD or considerable progress towards completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification and a record of scholarly or professional achievement.Demonstrated capacity to develop, manage and lead research projects including experience in team management and management expertise.Proven ability to make significant and original high-quality contributions to research through activities such as quality publications and external grant acquisition that expand knowledge and practice in the discipline.Highly developed quantitative data analysis skills, particularly analysis of health outcome data.Demonstrated understanding of ethical considerations of research and a high level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information and material. Why MenziesMenzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.As a recognised national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, education and research training, Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and for whom we work. We seek to amplify First Nations voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position. Benefits of working for MenziesExciting career opportunity with one of Australia’s leading health research institutesLead change and help make a positive impact6 weeks annual leave, significant salary packaging benefits and other market leading conditionsOption of increasing superannuation contribution to 14%15 days personal leave If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact: Supriya MathewSenior Research FellowWellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Divisionsupriya.mathew@menzies.edu.auTel: 08 8959 5385 How to Apply:Please click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Cover letter stating your interest in the roleUpdated resumeA statement addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation     Closing date:  Friday 17 March 2023.  Applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate will be required to provide suitable evidence of vaccinations to Menzies Human Resources.For more information on how to apply for this position please visit https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/Careers/Information_for_applicants/  or phone 08 8959 5385.   To view a Position Description please click the below link -Position Description AUD Alice Springs 0870