Research Fellow

**Role Type**: 2 roles available (2 year contract)
**Hours**: 15.2 hours per week (0.4 FTE) negotiable
**Salary**: $120,529 per annum (pro rata) + superannuation
**The opportunity**:
We are excited to offer two part-time positions (0.4 FTE each, negotiable) at the Extremely Preterm Infant Centre for Research Excellence (EPIC CRE), a world-leading research program dedicated to improving the lives of preterm infants and their families. These roles provide an opportunity to contribute to major Knowledge Translation (KT) initiatives that aim to translate the latest evidence in newborn medicine and child development into practical changes in clinical practice, policy, and consumer behaviour.
As a Knowledge Translation Fellow, you will be integral to advancing the CRE’s KT strategies, with a particular focus on developing national guidelines for the follow-up care and respiratory management of preterm newborns. You will work alongside another KT Fellow, the CRE Project Coordinator, and the broader CRE team, fostering relationships with key stakeholders to ensure your work has a lasting impact.
**Your responsibilities include**:
Contribute to the creation and implementation of KT strategies across clinical, policy, and consumer domains.
Assist in the development of national guidelines for preterm newborn follow-up and respiratory management.
Conduct literature reviews and consult with stakeholders to map existing practices.
Develop and implement actionable plans to achieve KT goals.
Evaluate the success and impact of KT initiatives.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including health agencies and community organisations.
**What we need from you**:
A PhD/Doctoral qualification with relevant postdoctoral experience.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Strong time management, organisational, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in relevant computer skills and understanding of various research methodologies.
Experience in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and supporting team members and students.
What’s in it for you?
**Maximise Your Pay**: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
Contribute to improving the lives of preterm infants and their families.
Help shape national guidelines for follow-up care and respiratory management.
Gain expertise in Knowledge Translation (KT) and health policy.
Collaborate with leading researchers and experts in neonatal care.
Exposure to multidisciplinary work across clinical, policy, and community domains.
Develop skills in literature review, stakeholder engagement, and strategy implementation.
Part-time role (0.4 FTE) offers flexibility and negotiable hours.
Contribute to lasting changes in healthcare, improving outcomes for preterm infants.
Influence policy and consumer behaviour, benefiting families and communities.
Work within a world-leading research program (EPIC CRE).
Build relationships with health agencies, community organisations, and researchers.
Who we are
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.
Join Us in making a difference to the future of preterm infants and their families by contributing to world-class research and knowledge translation at the EPIC CRE.
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Position Description
**Applications close**: Friday 7 February 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time