Senior Research Fellow (Health Economics - Cancer) - [Archived Advertisement]

JOB ID: 160411

SALARY RANGE: $110,906 - $127,681 pa (plus 17% super)

HOURS OF DUTY: Full-time (36.75 hours per week)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fixed term to 31 July 2021

LOCATION OF POSITION: Melbourne Burwood Campus

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a full-time research position for a fixed term of five years, co-funded by the Cancer Council Victoria (CCV). The time fraction may vary during the period of appointment. The position is located within Deakin Health Economics (DHE), but the appointee will be required to locate in the CCV for 3 days per fortnight. DHE is a self-funding research unit that specialises in economic appraisal, health technology assessment and priority setting.

The appointee will primarily co-lead the development of an emerging stream focused on the economics of cancer. The appointee will also contribute to research output, consulting, government partnerships and professional activities of DHE. The Senior Research Fellow may need to undertake limited postgraduate teaching and administrative responsibilities focussed on the economics of cancer and/or other areas of their expertise.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• To build effective research collaborations between DHE and researchers and program staff at CCV.
• To initiate and conduct independent research, either as a member of the economics of cancer stream or independently (where appropriate), to achieve the objectives of DHE, including the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and other agencies.
• To lead, manage and /or contribute to as part of a team, agreed research projects.
• Constructively contribute to a vibrant research environment in health economics at DHE and the CCV, including supervising, training and guiding research support staff involved in the SRF’s research and, where appropriate, supervise the research of junior colleagues.

ABOUT YOU 

• A relevant doctoral qualification or equivalent qualification with subsequent research experience.
• Demonstrated strong record of publications, conference papers, reports and/or professional and/or technical contributions in health economics.
• Ability to work effectively and conduct collaborative research as a member or leader of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated evidence of national standing in health economics research as evidenced by commissioned work (including
• confidential reports for government), high quality publications in conferences and peer reviewed journals.

CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Professor Rob Carter, Tel: +61 3 924 46001, Email: rob.carter@deakin.edu.au

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 July, 2016

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TO APPLY

For a full copy of the position description and to apply online, please visit www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-at-deakin

All applicants MUST provide a separate statement addressing each key selection criteria in addition to providing resume.

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