Indigenous Visiting Research Fellow

2 days ago

Parkville, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

Job Title

Indigenous Visiting Research Fellow

Job Description

An excellent opportunity is available for an Indigenous Visiting Research Fellow to join the Immunology Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position

The Indigenous Visiting Research Fellowship program will support one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researcher for up to a two-year period.

This opportunity supports Indigenous researchers using advanced genomics to improve diagnostic outcomes for people with suspected genetic immune disease. The project focus is to understand advanced genomic and multi-omic technologies that support successful diagnoses for Indigenous patients with rare immune conditions.

Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Current or future potential for scientific, professional, clinical and/or cultural leadership.- Research achievements as evidenced by track record of publications and/or scientific presentations and/or technical reports and/or health policy documents or academic transcripts (relative to opportunity and current career stage).-
- Able to commit to a research program at WEHI.- Fit of the proposed scientific program with the research program of the hosting laboratory.

Terms of Appointment

This position is offered over a three to twenty-four month period in a full or part time capacity, to be negotiated as appropriate to the career stage.

Fellowships will be awarded for up to $300,000 over a two-year period ($150,000 pa), dependent on career stage and cost of the project. The fellowship can be used to cover costs including:
- Stipend appropriate to the researcher’s level; this will be negotiable depending on whether the fellow suspends employment at their previous employer, or continues to receive financial support during their fellowship. Funding may also be utilised to employ a research assistant if the fellow cannot relocate to the Institute for the duration of the project, and if suitable arrangements can be made with the host laboratory head. Consumables and scientific support for the project.- Relocation expenses (if moving to Melbourne) and travel support for the researcher to make return trips home during the year.

General enquiries can be directed to

A position description is available

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How to Apply
Step 1: Applicants should download and complete an EOI form.

Expression of Interest (EOI) form available

here


Step 2: Upload Documents
Applicants should upload CV and EOI form in pdf format.

Application Closing Date:

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