Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Research Field: Economics, Sociology, Ethics in health sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 19 Jan 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description Job no: 0062635
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Population Global Health
Salary: Academic Levels A/B – $83,468 – $141,581 p.a.
plus 17% super
Your Responsibilities Assess the economic viability of research outcomes Contribute to the University of Melbourne's partnership with international genomics company Illumina Conduct research consistent with the needs of the group and the agreed research program Produce high quality research outputs Disseminate research findings through leading peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences and other forums where appropriate About the Role The Research Fellow, Health Economics will provide health economics expertise to a range of externally funded projects to determine if research outputs are economically viable.
This position will be expected to produce high quality research outputs and assist with the preparation of research proposals, including the sourcing of potential funds and the development of grant applications.
This position may also supervise or co-supervise major honours or postgraduate research projects within the research area.
Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate for this role is one with a demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative research and publish outcomes in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
You should possess strong quantitative research skills, including econometrics, data analytics, and statistics.
Experience in contributing to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations is essential.
Additionally, you should have the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications Postgraduate / PhD qualifications in health economics, health services research, economics, or econometrics Demonstrated high level communication skills and capacity to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment Research experience with health economic evaluation, health technology assessment, and/or discrete choice experiments is desirable 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 – Cancer Health Services Research Unit The Cancer Health Services Research unit is a research group embedded in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (MSPGH) of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS), with active collaborations with the Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance (VCCC).
The vision of Cancer Health Services Research Unit is to drive value-based transformative improvements across the cancer care continuum, envisioning a sustainable and equitable healthcare system.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
For more information, check out our benefits page!
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First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply.
Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates.
If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion.
Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.
Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
Application Process 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 Position Description) If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
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