• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds or Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time 0.5FTE and fixed-term for 5 years
• Level C $143,490 - $165,001 + 17% Superannuation

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Deakin University has recently established a Clinical Trials Hub (CTH) which aims to build on the region’s collective clinical research capacity – in particular with partners, to deliver innovative and regionally relevant research in consultation with key stakeholders, including local healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical executives, regulatory bodies, ethics and governance, vendors and other key thought leaders.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Senior Research Fellow, you will:

• Make a significant contribution to Deakin’s Clinical Trials Hub and Health Economics capability, providing strategic leadership in the design, conduct, and evaluation of clinical trials and economic analyses that strengthen Deakin’s reputation for high-quality, policy-relevant research.
• Work with clinical trial partners and stakeholder in seeking funding for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts.
• Demonstrate a sustained national and building international reputation, as emerging world leader, in clinical trials research and health economics, based on significant and growing focused body of work, recognised quality, excellence and impact with a sustained and growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners.
• Develop and increasingly lead intra and inter-disciplinary research collaborations that combine clinical trials and health economics to enable major breakthroughs in knowledge and understanding and solutions to complex problems.
• Lead the implementation of citizenship activities and effectiveness as influence/champion at local/ university level. Represent the university at academic, professional and civic forums.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or advanced qualifications and experience in the relevant discipline area
• Nationally recognised research reputation in health economics and clinical trials research – including strong analytical skills in economic evaluation and economic modelling, underpinned by publications in quality journals, and exhibitions where relevant to the discipline.
• Success in obtaining and timely completion of external research grants
• Positive engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national standing of health economics especially in clinical trials.
• Demonstrated capacity and passion for leadership of research and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Eugene Athan (Clinical Director - Clinical Trials Hub) on e.athan@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:  PD Senior Research Fellow.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 24 March.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.