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Research Fellow

School of Medicine
Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health

Job Reference Number: 14309

Position Requirements | Salary | Superannuation | Term of Position | Further Information | Applications

The Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health seeks a Research Fellow. We are looking for an early-to-mid career candidate with significant leadership potential in their chosen field of research. We will consider a range of disciplinary backgrounds and research interests of relevance to men’s health.

Position Requirements

You should have:

• a doctorate or equivalent degree in the health sciences including biomedical sciences, public health, psychology or relevant post-medical specialist training in a field relevant to men’s health
• a competitive record of early career research productivity in terms of publication and presentations at national and international meetings
• demonstrated high level of research potential in men’s health
• the capacity to make an original intellectual input into research activities related to men’s health

You will be expected to contribute to the development of this new Centre and to use this opportunity to achieve independence in research funding.

The Existing Research Team

The Centre is a new development made possible through the generous support of the Freemasons Foundation, and based at the University of Adelaide. The candidate will join a growing, multidisciplinary team of world renowned researchers and enjoy significant opportunities to collaborate with researchers from across Australia and internationally.

Initially, the Centre’s research program is based on existing research strengths in aspects of men’s health including ageing, obesity and diabetes, prostate cancer, reproductive health, masculinities and sport, and health services. We have members engaged in a range of research projects including a longitudinal cohort study, health services research, qualitative studies, basic science research and clinical trials. The Centre is actively extending its research program by recruiting new members and securing additional funds. Possible relevant areas of research interest include chronic disease, health promotion, health behaviour change, injury, mental health, engagement with health services, and molecular epidemiology.

Salary

(Level B) $70,075 - $83,215 per annum.

To assist you in building an independent research program, we will fund a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work directly with the candidate for at least one year and provide a $20,000 cash grant.

Superannuation

Plus an employer superannuation contribution of 17% applies.

Term of Position

This fixed-term position is available immediately for an initial period of 2 years with potential to renew for a further 3 years (ie a total of 5 five years funding is available subject to satisfactory performance).

Further Information

Please refer to the selection criteria (pdf 24kB) or alternatively email Ms Anne Hayes or telephone: +61 (08) 8222 4228.

About the Organisation

Men are more likely to die prematurely across all age groups – life expectancy is five years lower for males than females. The total burden of disease and injury is 10% higher for men than women. There is a significant burden of undetected disease and low levels of health literacy among Australian men.

The Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health was started in 2007 to bring together a critical mass of researchers and practitioners interested in addressing health from a male gender perspective. Over the next five years we intend to extend our comprehensive and multidisciplinary research program significantly, developing a men’s health service designed to provide gender-specific health assessments and health promotion programs, and cultivating talented early career researchers within the field of men’s health.

The Centre is supported by a Scientific Advisory Committee comprised of 10 leaders from various disciplines relevant to men’s health. Our Board of Patrons is comprised of 20 leaders of industry, media and culture, sports, and government. You can learn more about the Centre by viewing our website. 

Applications

Deadline: ongoing until filled.

Your application must:

• include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• address the Selection Criteria
• quote the relevant reference number
• include residency status
• include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.

Email applications to Ms Anne Hayes, or forward in duplicate to:

Ms Anne Hayes
Chief Executive Officer
Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health
The University of Adelaide
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5005