(Level A) $78,544 to $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed-term, part-time position (0.6 FTE) available for 2 years.
Grant Funded Early Career Researcher with qualitative research experience in health service research.
The Adelaide Rural Clinical School supports research, medical education, clinical practice, community engagement and the development of better prevention and public health policies in rural and remote areas. This position will contribute to the design of qualitative research components, coordinate qualitative data collection from rural clinicians and community members, and contribute to the analysis, interpretation and reporting of study findings, as well as to the design of the intervention involving pharmacists and rural health staff.
As part of a large NHMRC study, the successful candidate will work with the project coordinator to build relationships with potential participant general practices and local communities in South Australia and other relevant stakeholders. The role will work closely with the study investigators to design, collect and analyse qualitative data for key sub-studies and, where relevant, contribute to writing publications and external grants. The team involves rural clinicians, GPs, epidemiologists, pharmacists, Aboriginal health researchers, and consumer representatives.
To be successful, you will need:
- Completion of a PhD in health or medical sciences and/or equivalent qualifications plus experience in conducting qualitative health research.
- Demonstrated experience in collecting qualitative interview/ focus group data in a healthcare setting or medical education
- Demonstrated experience interacting with clinicians, healthcare providers and/or healthcare consumers for the purposes of delivering research studies.
- Demonstrated high level of computing skills, including competency with qualitative analysis software (NVivo), spreadsheets and data management systems.
- Experience in contributing towards producing conference abstracts and/or papers and submitting publications in research.
Important: The successful candidate is expected to have the flexibility to travel to rural areas in South Australia to complete the research activities.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - 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.
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.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
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.
Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close Friday, 30th May 2025, 11:55pm.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Associate Professor Elizabeth Hoon
Adelaide Rural Clinical School
T: +61 424719305
E: Elizabeth.Hoon@adelaide.edu.au
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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