The Senior Research Fellow - Applied Health Services Research role is a fixed-term position for 2 years, with the possibility of extension, at Macquarie University's Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research. The successful candidate will contribute to funded NHMRC and MRFF grants, expanding the Centre's applied research program in medication safety, quality, nursing, and paediatrics. The role requires a PhD in a relevant discipline, strong track record of independent research, and experience in senior project management, co-ordinating complex health care evaluation research projects, and communication with health professionals.
Requirements
- A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. nursing, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, health services research)
- Strong track record of independent research which includes leading successful grants, managing a team of researchers and peer-reviewed publications
- Demonstrated skills and experience in senior project management and co-ordinating complex health care evaluation research projects, including effectiveness trials
- Demonstrated expertise in medication safety, particularly in relation to medication processes and practices in hospital, including knowledge of, and experience in the use of medication technologies
- Understanding of and experience working in Australian hospitals
- Demonstrable quantitative analytical skills using relevant data analysis software such as R, SAS, Stata
- Extensive experience communicating with health professionals and examples of leading change programs
- Ability to understand and comply with the statutory privacy and ethical requirements for research and extensive experience in preparing and management of multi-site human research ethics applications
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
- 17% Superannuation
- Subsidised onsite parking options
- Extensive training and professional development programs
- Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
- Onsite vacation care during school holidays
- Discounted health insurance
- Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
- Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
