Research Assistant

**Research Assistant / Research Fellow (Health Economics)**:
**Position Number**: 0065109
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**School**:Melbourne School of Global and Population Health
**Department**:Centre for Health Policy
**Salary**:
**Academic Level A -** $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
**Academic Level B -** $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Conduct health economic evaluations within a malaria transmission modelling project, assessing intervention impacts on costs and health outcomes.**:

- **Join a multidisciplinary, cross-institutional research team tackling global health challenges through advanced economic and infectious disease modelling.**:

- **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**

Your responsibilities will include:

- To support research activities consistent with the needs of the group and the agreed research program.
- To develop and analyse results from a dynamic transmission economic evaluation model for malaria.
- Collaboration within a cross-institutional multi-disciplinary research team and with researchers.

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- Possessing an Honours or Masters level qualification in a relevant discipline (Health Economics, Health Services Research, Economics, Econometrics/Statistics)
- Experience in analysing decision analytic models in R, Python, TreeAge, Excel or other relevant software.
- Highly developed ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences including a multidisciplinary team, interpersonal skills and clear communicator of economic methods and results.

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 - Centre for Health Policy**
The Centre for Health Policy (CHP) is a leading independent voice in health policy, dedicated to improving population health, enhancing healthcare access, and strengthening health systems. We generate new evidence and insights to inform policy debates and decision making. Our diverse team of experts spans multiple disciplines, collaborating to address the most pressing health and care challenges. As a member of CHP, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to policy formulation, conduct cutting-edge research, and shape the future of healthcare. We offer a range of professional development opportunities, including short courses and teaching engagements, and are the coordinating home to M-VAC, conducting value-based assessments and evaluations to drive healthcare reforms. Join us and be part of a dynamic team committed to making a meaningful impact on health and well-being.

**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

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

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

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

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**Advertised**: 18 Feb 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 11 Mar 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time