CareerPlan

Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow

Clinical Sites (Metro & Regional), AUFull-time$125k–$148k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11
Based in AustraliaNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead high-impact chronic disease research projects connecting university innovation with clinical practice at Austin Health.

Role type

Senior Research Fellow (Part-time, 0.4FTE)

Builds

Translational research outputs, publications, and clinical research training programs.

Domain

Biomedical research / Chronic disease / Clinical practice

Required skills

Independent research leadership, grant writing and funding acquisition, supervising higher degree candidates, multidisciplinary collaboration, project governance, strategic partnership building

Preferred skills

National profile in chronic disease research, clinical appointment at Austin Hospital or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead or co-lead innovative chronic disease research projects; Secure competitive research funding as chief or co-investigator; Produce high-quality publications and conference outputs; Supervise and mentor research higher degree candidates and medical students; Build and sustain networks with clinical, industry, community and Indigenous partners

Seniority

Senior, independent research leader