Research Fellow

Overview:
- Part time (Negotiable 0.4 to 0.8 FTE), Fixed Term for 3 years- Salary: Academic Level A6 to A8 ($98,122 - $105,323) or B1 ($110,868) + 17% Superannuation- Based at Bundoora or City campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role
The Research Fellow will be based in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, in collaboration with the Eat, Move, Heal Network, to work on the MRFF-funded project, ‘Emerging from the long shadow: Optimising supportive consumer and provider journeys through the post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC)’.

This role will focus on utilising quantitative methodologies to conduct two national, longitudinal, large-population surveys. The aim is to establish a set of valid, usable, and inclusive tools for measuring the impact of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Additionally, the role will explore the symptom and function profiles of individuals experiencing long-COVID (or PASC) and examine the relationship between function, self-efficacy, and social support in Australia. The broad aim of this research project is to drive effective, inclusive models of care for those living with PASC.

The Research Fellow will undertake research activities in line with the objectives of the funded project and the University’s research strategy. This may include the following tasks:
- Independently producing project information statements, research materials, and project reports.-
- Preparing online questionnaires and conducting recruitment, screening, consenting as well as other quantitative data collection approaches.- Collecting, processing, conducting complex quantitative data analysis (digital and non-digital); and data linkage and management.- Co-ordinating participant recruitment and management.- Organising stakeholder engagement meetings, project events and other activities.- Assisting and leading the preparation of academic publications.- Executing project administration tasks accurately and in a timely manner, including record-keeping, report and grant writing, and budget/finance management.

The Research Fellow will embed their research expertise into the life of the school through the development of high-quality, productivity-driven research networks across RMIT and with local and international, internal, and external partners.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
- Background in psychology, public health, health science, allied health, biostatistics, epidemiology or related disciplines.- Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs as evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, research funding, and existing relationships with industry or community networks.- Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative research, including questionnaire development, psychometrics, survey preparation (Qualtrics), data linkage, collection, management and statistical analysis.- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment. This includes being able to work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners confidently and effectively.- Ability to build effective networks and work collaboratively with colleagues and through effective liaison with consumer groups, industry and government.- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with academic staff, consumer groups and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.- Demonstrated capabilities in research supervision, personnel management, and/or meeting.

**Qualifications**:

- Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in Psychology, Biostatistics (or relevant fields), Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Science, Allied Health, Nursing, or other related health field.

About the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences within the STEM College

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic Clusters (Allied Health, Applied Health, and Biomedical Sciences). Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across ten disciplines: Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Exercise Science, Human Biosciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Pharmacy and Psychology. Many of our programs include Work Integrated Learning as an intrinsic part of student learning, both through placements in partner industries and through the University’s student led Health Sciences Clinic located at Bundoora.

We have a strategic focus on chronic disease and integrative health care with cross-cutting themes of: Indigenous Health, Exercise & Nutrition, Ageing in Health & Disease, and Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Prognostics. The School is internationally and nationally competitive in the clinical and biomedical sciences. Research within the School is supported by modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

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