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Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Full-time, Fixed Term for Appointment for 3 Years
Reference number: 117534302

About the position

As Australia's first private University, Bond University based at Robina, Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

  • Influence the future of healthcare and accelerate your academic career.
  • Collaborate with leading experts in evidence-based healthcare.
  • Engage in meaningful research with real-world applications.

Join Australia’s number one University for student experience*, and enjoy staff benefits including:

  • Free staff car parking
  • Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
  • Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
  • Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
  • Staff wellbeing program
  • Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
  • Study assistance for staff and dependants#
  • Corporate health and finance discounts
  • Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
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About the Position

Bond University's Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare (IEBH), is seeking a dedicated Post Doctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Established in June 2010 by Professor Paul Glasziou, the IEBH delivers world-class research, engagement, and training that serves as a national and international resource for scholars, clinicians, system leaders, patients, and families in the implementation of evidence-based clinical care. collaborative research with a focus on translation of evidence into practice and policy.

This is an exciting, research-only academic role will contribute towards the university's research expertise by pursuing a program of research for minimising antibiotic resistance in the community within the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare. This will be under direction from the Chief Investigators of an MRFF funded clinical trial activity grant entitled “Evidence-based Antimicrobial Stewardship: Sustainable Implementation in Primary Care: EASSI-PC”. This position is funded as part of a MRFF grant entitled “Evidence-based Antimicrobial Stewardship: Sustainable Implementation in Primary Care: EASSI-PC”.  This position is funded as part of a MRFF grant entitled “Evidence-based Antimicrobial Stewardship: Sustainable Implementation in Primary Care: EASSI-PC”.

Additional responsibilities include:

  •  Provide support for other IEBH research, including doctoral students and will focus on the population and clinician level, using qualitative studies, surveys, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and behavioural science (rather than bench-top laboratory research).
  • Provide support for mentoring and training of junior staff/ higher degree students and assist with training in evidence synthesis and research methods, for example via workshops, or helping with relevant, Masters subjects.

About the person

The ideal candidate will demonstrate established skills in research and publication, and an ability to manage and lead research projects, and help in mentoring and developing junior research staff and students. They will have well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and set and meet deadlines.

In addition, candidates will demonstrate:

  • A doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a closely related field
  • Ability to solve complex problems by using discretion and innovation and the ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise
  • Demonstrated experience with qualitative studies, surveys, systematic reviews and meta-analysis
  • Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and set and meet deadlines
  • A developing publication record in journals with high impact.

Salary details

The salary for the position commences at $104,398.58 plus 11.5% superannuation per annum. Salary packaging options are available for eligible employees.

Additional information

Position related enquiries for the above position may be directed to Professor Paul Glasziou, Director, Institute for Evidence Based Healthcare  [email protected]

Application and submission details

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria below.

Applicants can apply using the Apply Now button.  All candidates are required to register online via our candidate portal prior to submitting an application. To support your online application, we request that you submit the necessary supporting documents. These documents should include your Curriculum Vitae/Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above.

For current Bond University staff, apply directly via HR Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply.

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Applications close: 5:00pm, Sunday 18 August 2024.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

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