• Based at Barwon Health in Geelong.
• Part time (0.2 FTE) opportunity for 2 years (until April 2028).
• Level C $143,490 - $165,001 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata).

Why work with us?

Thinking about dipping your toe into the world of clinical trials? This one day per week role is the perfect opportunity for someone to gain exposure to this niche eco-system. With built in mentoring and development, this is a rare hybrid of both clinical care and research that with enable the right candidate to develop unique knowledge and a strong skillset in this area of work.

Benefits of working at Deakin!

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.

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.

As a Senior Research Fellow, you will:

• Recruit research participants into clinical trials, including a determination of potential eligibility.
• Obtain informed consent for study participants, including explaining research projects, answering questions, and determining eligibility.
• Conduct medical assessments with clinical trial participants and provide ongoing clinical care to clinical trial participants and address medical issues that may arise during clinical trial participation.
• Lead the implementation of Clinical Trial Hub activities and effectiveness and influence/champion at local/ university level. Represent the university at academic, professional and civic forums as appropriate/required.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completed a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at an Australian or New Zealand University or successfully passed both parts of the Australian Medical Council exam process.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a practising doctor in Australia
• General medical registration with AHPRA.
• Prior clinical trial experience (highly desirable) and familiarity with relevant clinical trial governance requirements.

Here's how to apply: 

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

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

Position description: Level C - Senior Research Fellow, Clinical Trials.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 11 March, 2026

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 strongly 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.