Senior Research Fellow - School of Biomedicine

(Level C) $123,075 to $141,537 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

Fixed-term, full-time position available five years

We are seeking a mid-career researcher to join our team for an exciting opportunity in the area of research focusing on the First 1000 Days of Life

The Robinson Research Institute is seeking to appoint an exceptional research leader to develop and lead a high performing research team working in a field relevant to the Institute's goal to expand knowledge and improve health outcomes in the area of reproductive and early life origins of health and disease.

The position will build upon the University's national and international leadership infertility and pregnancy health, with a focus on basic science discoveries and translational health that ultimately lead to maximising infant health outcomes over the First 1000 Days of Life. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in biomedical, clinical and/or public health research in reproductive, pregnancy, infant or children's health.

The research leader's commitment to innovative research, and ability to collaborate, is expected to build capacity and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives and partnerships, ensuring outputs have national and international impact. The successful candidate will, in turn, benefit from an environment of creativity and innovation in the School and Institute and, as an emerging leader in the field, have the opportunity to contribute to setting the future direction of the Institute and greater leadership in reproductive and pregnancy health research.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD and several years' research experience post PhD in an area relevant to the First 1000 Days of Human Life.
• A strong track record in biomedical, clinical and/or public health research in reproductive, pregnancy, infant or children's health, relative to the stage of career and commensurate with opportunity.
• High-quality research as demonstrated by publications, conference papers and other research activities, relative to the stage of career and commensurate with opportunity.
• Demonstrated experience working within a research team and playing a lead role to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
• Experience in applied or translational research for the development of new therapeutic or preventative health strategies relevant to reproductive, pregnancy, infant or children's health.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 14 October 2021.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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