To apply: https://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/908343/research-fellow-aboriginal-strait-islander-health

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Job no: 0055637
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time/Fixed-term until April 2025
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Centre of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: Level B – $107,547 – $127,707 p.a. plus 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

About Centre of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics is one of four Centres and an Institute that comprise the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. The Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics is at the forefront of a preventive health revolution. Big data, changing infectious diseases patterns and multi-disciplinary collaborations are transforming the ways public health disciplines are researched and taught. Our Centre aims to be a leader in this evolving environment.

About the Role
The University of Melbourne Indigenous Epidemiology and Health Unit is seeking a Research Fellow to lead and coordinate a program of Indigenous health research projects. The Indigenous Epidemiology and Health Unit’s research covers a range of key health areas across the life course: perinatal health, early childhood and adolescent health, mental health, cardio-metabolic health, disability and cognitive/brain health (dementia prevention).

This position represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to undertaking research that draws on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous peoples and communities to understand the pathways to health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages and to identify avenues for prevention of avoidable morbidity and mortality.

About You
Ideally, the appointee will be PhD qualified in an area related to public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, biomedicine or similar with an interest in health equity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Ideally, you will further have qualitative research expertise and experience using key data analysis software or an interest in developing these skills further.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidized health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself
At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities or culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role.

*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritizing applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Position description:  0055637 - Research Fellow- Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health Position Description(1).doc

Applications close: 14 APRIL 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Advertised: 17 Mar 2022 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 14 Apr 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time