Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellow

**Position Number**:JR-00280 2

**Location**:Parkville

**Role type**:Full -time, or Part-time (0.8 FTE) ; Fixed-term for 2 years

**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

**Department**:Optometry and Vision Sciences

**Salary**:Level A -$ 85,555 - $116,094 p er annum (pro rata for part-time)
- Pursue cutting-edge anterior eye research / Collaborate with industry, academics and clinicians / Develop valuable research and leadership skills
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**

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**Your next career opportunity**

As a Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellow in the Downie Laboratory: _Anterior Eye, Clinical Trials and Research Translation Unit _in the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to pursue innovative research projects focusing on anterior eye conditions, in particular anterior uveitis, dry eye disease and contact lens wear.

You'll conduct interdisciplinary clinical studies and clinical trials, and contribute to evidence synthesis and research translation ( including through systematic reviews and meta-analys e s). This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while developing your research and academic leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Conduct Clinical Research: Plan and manage projects, recruit participants, develop study protocols, and perform assessments using advanced analytical techniques.
- Analyze and Publish Findings: Collect and manage data, perform analyses, and deliver academic outputs such as peer-reviewed papers and conference presentations.
- Mentor and Supervise : Work collaboratively with team members, external stakeholders, and supervise students to foster a positive research culture.
- Contribute to Research Development: Assist in preparing research proposals and securing funding for future projects.
- Collaborat e and Partner : Liaise effectively with external parties, including industry, academics, clinicians and consumers to foster research collaboration s and partnership s.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a dedicated researcher with a PhD in optometry or vision science, possessing excellent clinical research skills, strong written and oral communication abilities, and a proven track record of producing high-quality research outputs.

**You may also**:

- Have a PhD in optometry or vision science (submitted or conferred).
- Demonstrate experience in conducting high-quality clinical research.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills for disseminating research.
- Show ability to produce high-quality research outputs and write research grants.
- Have strong interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**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**Optometry & Vision Sciences**

The Department has a vigorous and expanding research program in optometry and vision sciences. It offers courses of training by research leading to the degrees of PhD and Master of Philosophy, and currently has around 20 students pursuing research higher degrees.

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