Contribute to cutting-edge clinical trials / Apply engineering skills to medical research / Foster innovation in a values-driven culture.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Fellow in our clinical trials group at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to groundbreaking medical research. You'll be involved in patient care, data analysis, and manuscript writing, while contributing to a culture of innovation and creativity. This role offers you the chance to enhance your research skills and make a significant impact in the field of medicine.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct Clinical Reviews: Assess potential or recruited trial patients, ensuring complete physiologic testing for trial eligibility decisions.

Manage Clinical Trials: Obtain patient consent, collect and analyse trial data, and contribute to manuscript writing.

Contribute to Teaching: Assist in teaching and supervising students as required.

Participate in Departmental Activities: Attend team meetings, seminars, and actively contribute to departmental initiatives.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a qualified engineer with a PhD, possessing expertise in fluid analysis and mathematical modelling, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a collaborative research environment.

You may also:

Have a PhD in engineering with demonstrated expertise in fluid analysis and mathematical modelling.

High-level experience in cardiac MRI 4D flow analysis, evidenced through peer-reviewed publications.

Prior experience collaborating between university engineering groups and clinical cardiology services in a large tertiary hospital environment.

Proficiency in MATLAB, CONSOLE, and other analysis software.

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Have experience working independently and prioritising tasks effectively.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Be committed to upholding the University's values of collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity, and accountability.

Your new team – Department of Medicine
Step into the world of impactful medical education and pioneering research with the Department of Medicine at the prestigious Melbourne Medical School. As a vital hub within the University of Melbourne teaching hospitals, we are at the forefront of clinical, educational, and research endeavours. Our reach spans across renowned institutions like Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Austin Health, Western Health, and Northern Health, offering you a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative healthcare research.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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