George C Patton Fellowship in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
3 weeks ago
Position Number: 0065432
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 years
Faculty: Melbourne Medical School
Department: Department of Pediatrics
Salary: Academic A6-A8 - $105,518-$113,262 p.a. plus 17% super; Academic B: $119,231-$141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Your next career opportunity
As the George C. Patton Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Fellow, you'll have a unique three-year opportunity to advance cutting-edge research in adolescent health. Based at the Centre for Adolescent Health, you'll collaborate with leading institutions, contribute to knowledge engagement activities, and have access to rich longitudinal datasets. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on adolescent health research, practice, and policy.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct Innovative Research: Undertake research in a specific area of adolescent health, contributing to knowledge, practice, or policy impact.
- Secure Funding and Engage Stakeholders: Apply for research grants and engage with VicHealth and other key stakeholders.
- Contribute to Knowledge Transfer: Participate in teaching activities and contribute to the Centre for Adolescent Health's role as a knowledge hub.
- Collaborate and Develop: Engage in academic communities, participate in staff development activities, and contribute to the department's research efforts.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an early career researcher with a PhD in a relevant field within the last 5 years (relative to opportunity), possessing research, public health, or clinical training relevant to adolescent health, and a passion for advancing knowledge in this critical area.
You will also:
- Have practical experience in adolescent health (e.g., public health, medicine, education, advocacy).
- Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have a strong commitment to improving adolescent health outcomes.
- Be a resident of the state of Victoria.
What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance.
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members
Your new team – Department of Paediatrics
The Department of Paediatrics is a prominent entity within the University's alliance with the Royal Children's Hospital, sharing a location with the hospital on Flemington Road, Parkville. It's a fundamental division in the School of Medicine and oversees the Doctor of Medicine program's Child & Adolescent Health segment. The department comprises 90 academic and professional staff, 488 honorary academic staff and hosts over 150 students in various research degrees, including Honours, Masters, and PhD programs. Every year, around 220 students participate in the CAH clinical studies, and 60 more engage in research for the MD Research Project. In 2021, the department's research funding exceeded $5.86 million, supplemented by an additional $46 million through its research partner, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI). In 2022, department members contributed to 1126 peer-reviewed publications.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
Join Us and unlock your career potential
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Supporting document (Responses to KSC, Executive Summary and Academic Reference)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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