"Research Fellow: Evaluation (Level BRF)"

• Based in UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences at the City East campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 18 August 2025
• Salary: $109,074 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

This role will lead the evaluation activities associated with the Medicines Advice Initiative Australia (MAIA). Working closely with the Project Director and Academic Lead, the position will take responsibility for evaluation activities, including evaluation planning, protocol development, data analysis and communication of results in both written and verbal formats. The position will also supervise research students.

Funded under the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Pathology Program Health Professional Education Grant the MAIA project will provide up to date health and medicines information specifically tailored for general practitioners. The activities of the project will be adapted from the successful Veterans’ MATES program and are underpinned by the guiding principles of Australia’s National Strategy for Quality Use of Medicines.  

Note: The successful candidate is required to sign Confidentiality Deed for the project.

About UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences 

At UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences we are addressing society’s most critical and emerging health needs through quality teaching, learning and research excellence. One of seven Academic Units, UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences offers a wide range of degrees and conducts world-class research in the fields of nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, medical sciences, laboratory medicine, and food and nutrition science with a strong focus on creating positive health outcomes for communities. 

Home to the University of South Australia Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre and with key research concentrations in the areas of mental health and suicide prevention, nursing and midwifery workforce development, drug discovery, pharmaceutical innovation, health and disease biology, and food nutrition and health, we continue to meet community health needs and contribute to a healthier society.  

Essential Skills and Experience 

• PhD qualification in a health care/data science discipline with an understanding of medicine issues 
• Advanced technical capacity using statistical software (such as SAS or Stata) and experience conducting analyses of large datasets 
• Demonstrated attention to detail in the maintenance of data with an understanding of confidentiality/privacy laws relating to the use of medical and health data 
• Knowledge of the ethical and regulatory requirements associated with research 
• Competency in recording, analysing, presenting and disseminating research to stakeholders and preparation of papers for high quality publications 

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• Staff study support 
• A variety of leave arrangements 

Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6420. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Tuesday 27 August 2024