Research Assistant / Research Fellow, Health EconomicsPosition Number: 0064771Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 monthsFaculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesDepartment/School: Melbourne School of Global and Population HealthSalary: Academic Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% superAcademic Level B: $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% superAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated researcher with a strong interest in health economics of chronic disease. The ideal candidate will be eager to drive meaningful change through extensive collaborations and the use of cutting-edge simulation modeling techniques. The successful candidate is expected to support, develop, and manage a program of health economics under the direction of A/Prof An Duy Tran. The appointee will also provide support to health economics research related to clinical studies and provide inputs to the grant application development that fosters new collaborations and secures funding.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Conducting health economic evaluations of emerging interventions for chronic diseases, focusing on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic kidney disease, and diabetes.Contributing to the development of simulation models using cutting-edge methodologies.Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team consisting of leading health economists, clinicians, biostatisticians, and health informaticians.Providing support for the development of grant applications, including contributions to health economic study designs and analysis plans.Producing and assisting with preparing high-quality research outputs, including methodological and empirical research findings, for publication in peer-reviewed journals.Disseminating research findings through scientific meetings, including seminars, workshops, and conferences.Who We Are Looking For:We are seeking individuals with exceptional quantitative skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a self-driven commitment to conducting impactful research in health economics and simulation modelling.You Will Also Have:A master's degree or higher in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Services Research, or a closely related field (Level A).A PhD degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Services Research, or a closely related field (Level B).Proven experience in conducting health economic evaluations and proficiency in analysing large, complex datasets.Demonstrated involvement in writing peer-reviewed articles, delivering conference presentations, and developing research grant proposals.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.Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experienceResponses to the selection criteria in the Position Description*Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, 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. 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 Position Description.Advertised: 27 Dec 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time#J-18808-Ljbffr