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ABOUT BURNET
Burnet Institute is a leading Australian medical research and public health organisation focused on achieving better health for vulnerable communities in Australia and internationally by accelerating the translation of research, discovery and evidence into sustainable health solutions. The Institute is headquartered in Melbourne with programs that operate across Asia, the Pacific and in Africa.
Burnet’s culture links innovative discovery-oriented research and implementation research with development and humanitarian action. World-class laboratory and field-based research is integrated into multidisciplinary programs aimed at the prevention, detection and treatment of diseases of global significance. This unique approach allows the Institute to make a tangible and sustainable impact on health in both developed and developing countries.
The Institute has three major thematic programs – Disease Elimination, Behaviours and Health Risk, and Maternal and Child Health, and two expansion programs – Healthy Ageing and Health Security. Staff within these Programs are supported by cross-cutting communities of practice; the disciplines of Life Sciences, Public Health and International Development.
THE OPPORTUNITY
An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and cross-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge research and program implementations in HIV and other BBV and STI prevention. The Postdoctoral Fellow will help lead the planning, implementation and management of key research projects within the HIV Prevention Program, including those related to implementation science and the trialling of new and emerging HIV prevention strategies.
You will help lead existing and currently funded research projects and work within a collaborative and cross-institute team to support and lead future competitive grant and other funding opportunities in HIV prevention science. Specific research projects include:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will sit within the Public Health Discipline and will be expected to also pursue interdisciplinary opportunities into the International Development and Life Science Disciplines at the Burnet Institute. The position will also support the mentorship and supervision of early career researchers and graduate research students in the Public Health Discipline.
This position is initially funded for a 2 year period with the intention of extending this role through future funding applications and allocations as part of the longer-term strategic development of the HIV Prevention Program at Burnet.
Refer to the attached position description for full details.
CRITERIA
The successful applicant will have the following:
Essential:
Preferable:
Benefit from ongoing support, a monthly accrued day off (for full time staff) and attractive salary packaging working for this leading not-for-profit organisation. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
Burnet Institute is committed to providing our people with a supportive working environment. We value diversity and gender equity at the institute and provide flexible working arrangements for our staff. Burnet is participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.
APPLICATIONS
CLICK HERE to apply for this position. As part of your application, you will need to attach the following documents:
Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 3rd June 2019.
As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.
Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Working with Children check and/or National Police Check.