C R Roper Fellow

Role type: Part time or Full time (0.5 FTE up to 1.0 FTE) ; F ixed term position available for up three years

Fa c ulty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary:

$122,212- $145,121 p.a. (pro rata for part time) (Level B)

$149,701- $172,613 p.a. (pro rata for part time) (Level C)

plus 17% super

• Prestigious research fellowship / Significant research impact / Career advancement opportunities
• Apply now to join a world-class research community and drive innovative biomedical discoveries
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website .

Your next career opportunity

As the C.R. Roper Fellow at the University of Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to make significant original contributions to biomedical and health research. This prestigious position, funded by a generous bequest, offers you the chance to expand knowledge in your field at a national level. You'll play a key role in building engagement beyond academia, contribute to the University's ambitious research agenda, and lead research teams while supervising postgraduate students.

Apply using the application form provided at

Please do not apply using the University recruitment website.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, 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

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb .

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance , please contact Kim Groizard on or at hr- (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

F ind more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians . Our Indigenous strategy, Murm u k Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied- for further information and support .

Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

I f this role is right for you, please Apply using the application form provided at

Please do not apply using the University recruitment website.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the .

Applications close:31 October 202511:55 PM ; Melbourne time zone.

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