The University of MelbourneUniversity of Melbourne (UoM), the second oldest university in Australia, has been moulding students ever since it was built in 1853, over 160 years ago. It is known internationally as...Job no: 0062635Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 yearsFaculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesDepartment/School: Melbourne School of Population Global HealthSalary: Academic Levels A/B – $83,468 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% superAbout the RoleThe 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. The Research Fellow, Health Economics will assist with the preparation of research proposals, and will be expected to provide input into decisions about future studies, 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.Your responsibilities will include:With broad direction from the supervisor, conducting research consistent with the needs of the group and the agreed research programProducing high quality research outputsDisseminating research findings through leading peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences and other forums where appropriateWho We Are Looking ForThe 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.You will also have:Postgraduate / PhD qualifications in health economics, health services research, economics, or econometricsDemonstrated high level communication skills and capacity to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environmentResearch experience with health economic evaluation, health technology assessment, and/or discrete choice experiments is desirableThis 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 UnitThe 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!About the University of MelbourneWe're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.Be YourselfThe 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. 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.Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experienceThe 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. Please do not share your application to this email address.#J-18808-Ljbffr