Research Fellow Community & Consumer Engaged Health Professions Education The University of Melbourne Australia, Vic Sep 18, 2024 About The University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne (UoM), the second oldest university in Australia, has been moulding students ever since it was built in 1853. It is known internationally as a leader in education and research.
Job no: 0063741
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
About the Role The Community and Consumer Engaged Health Professions Education Research Fellow will drive research on Meaningful Engagement with Community and Consumers in Health Professions Education. This role involves supporting the project to completion, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and management of research activities such as ethics applications and data collection.
The appointee will coordinate workshops, contribute to curriculum design, and handle communications and publications related to the project. We are looking for an enthusiastic early career researcher with experience in community and consumer engagement in healthcare education.
Who We Are Looking For Your background will include qualitative research methodologies, teaching, and curriculum design, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting and developing publications. You are personable and confident, capable of effectively interacting and building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisational and time management skills.
Experience in grant writing and a publication record in relevant fields are desirable.
You will also have:
A PhD (or expected completion of one prior to commencement of the position), or equivalent research higher degree in health professions education, health, health sciences, or a closely related discipline. Experience engaging with community and consumers (i.e. patient and public), in health research or education. Experience in qualitative research methodologies, including participatory and focus group methods. High level verbal and written communication skills. 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 Medical Education The Department of Medical Education at the Melbourne Medical School is a leader in 21st-century medical education, delivering the innovative Doctor of Medicine (MD) course and conducting impactful research. We offer a range of postgraduate and professional development programs for health professionals, focusing on clinical teaching, leadership, and research.
What We Offer You! 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.
Be Yourself The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. 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.
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