Role type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences Department/ School: Department of Infectious Diseases Salary: Level A - $87,266 - $118,416 or Level B $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super Multidisciplinary infectious diseases diagnostics research / real-world clinical and self-collection implementation / national and international field study leadership Join our team to shape future STI diagnostics through impactful translational research and strong clinical partnerships. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity You will lead clinical diagnostic implementation studies that improve STI detection and care in real-world settings. You will design and deliver multi-site trials, engaging clinicians, laboratories and health services across Australia and internationally. You will gain mentoring within a collaborative team, building a strong track record in translational infectious diseases research. What you will deliver: Lead design and delivery of diagnostic implementation studies, including multi-site STI point-of-care trial expansion and monitoring. Develop study protocols, ethics submissions and regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance and robust governance across all projects. Coordinate participant recruitment, data collection and qualitative and quantitative analysis with clinical and laboratory collaborators. Train and support site staff in research procedures and diagnostic testing, providing remote oversight of study conduct. Mentor students and junior researchers, contribute to manuscripts and presentations, and participate actively in laboratory meetings. You may be a great fit if: Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in implementation or infectious diseases research. Bring experience co-designing and delivering research with health services, diagnostic laboratories, clinicians and consumers. Demonstrate expertise implementing medical technologies, ideally diagnostics, within complex multi-stakeholder clinical and laboratory environments. Possess a strong track record in clinical research, including ethics applications, data management and mixed-methods analysis. Excel at managing competing priorities while mentoring junior colleagues and maintaining meticulous project documentation and records. Commit to high scientific and ethical standards and to building effective collaborations with diverse external partners. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Build future financial security with 17% superannuation Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team – You will join the Pasricha Laboratory within the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Doherty Institute. Our team brings together clinician-scientists, basic scientists, epidemiologists, and public health professionals. We focus on antimicrobial resistance, sexually transmissible infections, HIV, and emerging infections. You will benefit from a collaborative, mentoring-oriented culture that supports impactful translational diagnostics research and career development. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au Application essentials: Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process. Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Shivani Pasricha by emailing Shivani.pasricha@unimelb.edu.au For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future. Applications close: 22 October. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-018362 Research Fellow – Clinical Diagnostic Translation Research PD.pdf JR-018362 Research Fellow – Clinical Diagnostic Translation Research PD.docx Explore leadership opportunities to shape the future and growth of the University of Melbourne - Executive Opportunities Welcome to the University of Melbourne – where our vision for positive societal change creates impact. Join our community of world-class thinkers, where innovation thrives, and your ideas shape the future. Why choose us? You'll work among the best, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with passion. Whether you're driving groundbreaking research, inspiring the next generation through teaching, or providing essential professional services, we empower you to excel. At the University of Melbourne, your potential is our priority. Elevate your career, make a real difference, and be part of a diverse community that values your unique contribution. Your journey to professional and personal growth starts here. Discover more at - https://about.unimelb.edu.au/ At the heart of our mission is a commitment to enriching society through education and research. Through our strategy "Advancing Melbourne," we're not just shaping our own future; we're shaping the future of the state, the nation, and our global community. Together, we propel Australia forward, positioning it as an ambitious, forward-thinking leader on the world stage. Our staff play a key role in elevating Australia's reputation and influence globally. Your contributions are the driving force behind our ambition to be a leading force for positive change. Join us, and let's advance Melbourne – and the world – together. Discover more The University has committed to a strategic vision which aims to create a thriving, fair and diverse university community, working together respectfully to make a difference to each other and in the world. Join us on our journey to build a future where everyone in our community can feel a strong sense of belonging, and diverse perspectives fuel success. Discover more Want to know more about us, our processes, or future opportunities? We would love to connect with you! Get in touch with our friendly Talent Acquisition team at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au

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