Research Assistant/Research Fellow
at University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC 3010, Victoria, Australia -
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Description:
Job no: 0062825
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (FTE Negotiable); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health
Salary: Academic A or B – $83,468 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata)
- Contribute to infertility research, focusing on assessment of randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews, and assist in developing high-quality research projects.
- Play a pivotal role in creating an evidence-based resource for IVF patients while advancing infertility research.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You will have meticulous attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective research collaboration, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
You will also have:
- A Bachelors, Honours, or Masters Degree (LvA) in a relevant area of medical or biological science, or a PhD (LvB) or equivalent in a relevant area
- Deep understanding of systematic reviews of interventions and/or critical appraisal of randomised controlled trials
- Demonstrated ability to apply systematic review methodologies, such as article screening, data extraction, risk of bias, GRADE, and meta-analysis
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health
The University Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health plays a vital role in teaching MD medical students, with approximately 350 students spending 6 weeks each year in the department. The department’s vision is to be a globally recognised centre of excellence in academic Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Neonatal Paediatrics, with a mission to provide high-quality academic services in clinical, educational, and research activities, primarily in its major centres, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women. The department has a strong research focus in areas such as maternal foetal medicine, neonatal paediatrics, women’s health, infectious diseases, gynaecological oncology, and reproductive biology.
Responsibilities:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant (Level A) or Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level B) with expertise in randomised controlled trials and/or systematic reviews. The successful applicant will support Dr. Sarah Lensen in developing high-quality infertility research projects, contributing to a new evidence-based website for IVF patients, and potentially mentoring research students. This role is based at the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health at Royal Women’s Hospital.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing systematic reviews of IVF interventions, including literature search, screening, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, GRADE, meta-analysis and reporting
- Drafting and reviewing content for an IVF-related website
- Assisting with writing grant applications
- Supervision and/or mentorship of students and interns
IF YOU FEEL THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .
Advertised: 12 Jun 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Education Management
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Education
Graduate
A relevant area
Proficient
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Parkville VIC 3010, Australia