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University of Melbourne

Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Chronic Disease Research University of Melbourne in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Health Science

Funding

Part-time fixed-term employment at 0.4 FTE until June 2029. Salary is Level B AUD $124,656–$148,023 per annum or Level C AUD $152,695–$176,065 per annum, pro rata for part-time work, plus 17% superannuation. Benefits include salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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Nov 10, 2026

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University of Melbourne

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About this position

The University of Melbourne is recruiting a part-time Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow to lead high-impact chronic disease research in partnership with Austin Health and the Melbourne Medical School’s Department of Medicine.

The successful candidate will lead or co-lead innovative clinical and biomedical research projects, build collaborations across university and hospital settings, secure competitive research funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and supervise research higher degree candidates and medical students. The role offers a pathway toward independent funding and clinical research leadership, with opportunities to develop translational research that improves treatments and outcomes for diverse communities.

Applicants should hold a PhD or DMedSci in a relevant biomedical, clinical or health field and maintain a clinical or research appointment at Austin Hospital or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Evidence of a growing national research profile, including competitive funding and peer-reviewed publications, is expected. Strong multidisciplinary coordination, supervision, administration and communication skills are also required.

This is a 0.4 FTE, fixed-term appointment until June 2029. Salary is AUD $124,656–$148,023 at Level B or AUD $152,695–$176,065 at Level C, pro rata, plus 17% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, wellbeing programs, professional development and discounted services. Current Australian work rights are required and visa sponsorship is not available.

Applications close on 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM Melbourne time. Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and responses to the selection criteria through the University of Melbourne application portal.

Funding details

Part-time fixed-term employment at 0.4 FTE until June 2029. Salary is Level B AUD $124,656–$148,023 per annum or Level C AUD $152,695–$176,065 per annum, pro rata for part-time work, plus 17% superannuation. Benefits include salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD or DMedSci in a biomedical, clinical or health field relevant to chronic disease; maintain a clinical or research appointment based at Austin Hospital or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in a relevant discipline; demonstrate a growing national profile in chronic disease research through competitive funding and peer-reviewed publications; show strong judgement, initiative and ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary research activities and teams; provide effective supervision and mentoring for research higher degree candidates and medical students; and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication. Applicants must have current valid work rights for Australia, complete a Working with Children Check, and submit a resume, cover letter and responses to the selection criteria.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Melbourne Workday job portal. Upload a resume, cover letter and responses to the selection criteria in the position description. Applicants must have valid Australian work rights; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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