Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Part Time Opportunity
• Hybrid working environment
• Barangaroo, Sydney CBD
• 1 year contract, renewable

Salary Range of $115,143 to $129,622 Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

The Opportunity:

The Renal and Metabolic Program has a global profile as one of the most impactful kidney research programs in the world. This profile is based on a broad array of high profile clinical trials and other research projects.

The Research Fellow is required to play a role in the ongoing conduct of existing studies, as well as assisting in the development of new proposals and developing their own research program.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist/Lead design and implementation of funded trials within the Renal Program
• Primary responsibilities will be towards a platform adaptive trial and a cluster randomised trial aiming to reduce cardiovascular risk
• Assist in the development of publications, presentations, grant applications and other documents related to the research activities above
• Work with the Program Head or Program Lead in developing new study proposals and to develop independent research program
• Take the lead and assist with the preparation of grant applications and manuscript preparation
• Maintain existing collaborations and establish others
• Provide support and co-supervision of higher degree research students
• Provide a consistent level of contribution to the research activities of the program
• Remain abreast of developments in the related to the program that are relevant to the study and the Institute; providing a source of information to colleagues within the Institute

Our Successful Candidate has:

• Specialist training complete
• PhD submitted/accepted
• Understanding of research methods and importance
• Interest or experience in the development and coordination of research projects and clinical trials and evidence implementation
• Experience and expertise in writing research reports
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Interest in developing skills in data interpretation, analysis and/or statistical skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
• Strong focus on delivering high quality of work
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the Internet
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

The closing date for applications is midnight, Sunday 14 July 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Please note - the unrestricted right to work in Australia is required for this position. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

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Job Reference::  KHJ/MD24-001