Postdoctoral Research Fellow

1 month ago


Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0063872
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed Term until 31 December 2025
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
**Salary**:Academic B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Work direcly with Emeritus Professor Anthony Jorm on an exciting NHMRC funded research project**:

- **Contribute to a project aimed at figuring out the optimal way for scientists and science-informed professionals to come to a consensus**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
This is a post-doctoral position to work with Emeritus Professor Anthony Jorm on research funded by his NHMRC Investigator Grant. The work includes projects to optimize how scientists and science-informed professionals come to a consensus and to investigate how nations can improve their population’s mental health.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Carrying out a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on group decision making
- Running a Delphi study on how scientists and science-informed professionals can come to an optimal consensus
- Supervising a part-time research assistant

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. quantitative health, psychological or social science)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve project goals and meet agreed deadlines.
- Demonstrated potential for leadership in research as evidenced by experience running large-scale research projects with multiple stakeholders.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Melbourne School of Population and Global Health**

The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (MSPGH) is a respected leader in the field of public health education, research and knowledge exchange.

MSPGH was established in 2001 as the first school of its kind in Australia with a vision to make a difference in the population and public health sphere - building on the substantial assets of our University to advance public health in communities nationally and internationally - with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples.

Since its inception, the School has grown rapidly in size, scope and reputation and has consistently attracted leading academics and researchers who bring globally leading skills, insights and expertise. We continue to attract increasing levels of competitive funding from governments and from a range of renowned philanthropic organisations and individuals.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

**About the University of Melbourne**
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

**Join Us**
- **Resume**:

- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**

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**Advertised**: 15 Oct 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 05 Nov 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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