Research Fellow, Data Science in Health Promotion

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 83280 - 113025

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Research Fellow Data Science in Health Promotion

Job No.:687776

Location:Turning Point 110 Church Street Richmond

Employment Type:Part-time fraction (0.6)

Duration:12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration:Pro-rata of $83280 - $113025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

Amplify impact through nationally significant surveillance research
Join a collaborative unit shaping addiction and mental health policy
Advance evidence for change as Research Fellow at NAMHSU

The Opportunity

The National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit (NAMHSU) is leading a Medical Research Future Fundsupported program () to reduce addiction self-harm and mental ill health. The project integrates 20 years of binational cohort and cross-sectional data with administrative datasets and will establish a new cohort with two additional waves. By examining alcohol availability and adolescent and young adult health the program provides evidence to inform policy strengthen services and reduce harm.

The Research Fellow will support this large-scale multidisciplinary program through research design data management and analysis. The role includes merging and validating survey and administrative datasets preparing data for community dashboards and producing reports and publications. It also involves stakeholder engagement contributing to conferences and seminars and supporting teaching or qualitative and mixed-methods research related to the project.

We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in multidisciplinary research projects. Candidates will need strong analytical skills and experience in manuscript preparation. Well-developed research skills including data collection management and analysis along with the ability to contribute to grant applications are also essential.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research with direct policy and community impact and applicants committed to rigorous influential research are encouraged to apply.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom you will have access to quality research facilities infrastructure world-class teaching spaces and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Bosco Rowland Statistician/Senior Research Fellow

Position Description:Research Fellow Data Science in Health Promotion

Applications Close: Friday 20 March 202611:55pm AEDT

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Research Fellow Data Science in Health PromotionJob No.:687776Location:Turning Point 110 Church Street RichmondEmployment Type:Part-time fraction (0.6)Duration:12-month fixed-term appointmentRemuneration:Pro-rata of $83280 - $113025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)Amplify impact through...