ABOUT BURNET

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian medical research and public health organisation focused on achieving better health for vulnerable communities in Australia and internationally by accelerating the translation of research, discovery and evidence into sustainable health solutions. The Institute is headquartered in Melbourne with programs that operate across Asia, the Pacific and in Africa.

Burnet’s culture links innovative discovery-oriented research and implementation research with development and humanitarian action. World-class laboratory and field-based research is integrated into multidisciplinary programs aimed at the prevention, detection and treatment of diseases of global significance. This unique approach allows the Institute to make a tangible and sustainable impact on health in both developed and developing countries.

The Institute has three major thematic programs – Disease Elimination, Behaviours and Health Risk, and Maternal and Child Health, and two expansion programs – Healthy Ageing and Health Security. Staff within these Programs are supported by cross-cutting communities of practice; the disciplines of Life Sciences, Public Health and International Development.

THE OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity exists within our Global Adolescent Health group for a Postdoctoral Researcher with experience in qualitative and/or quantitative methods to oversee research projects, support the training of research collaborators, supervise data collection and analysis, and lead the writing of key manuscripts and reports. Ability to travel in the Asia Pacific region is an essential requirement of this role (when safe to do so).

This opportunity can be part-time or full time (0.5 - 1 FTE).

Refer to the position description for full details.

CRITERIA

The successful applicant will have:

• PhD – preferably as it relates to adolescent health
• Qualitative and/or quantitative research methods experience - from concept, protocol development, data collection to analysis
• Highly developed skills in project management and stakeholder engagement- especially in cross-cultural settings
• Able and willing to travel in the Asia Pacific region
• Experience in Adolescent health research or other vulnerable population
• Strong communication skills, strong people management experience
• Experience in SRHR (preferable)
• Highly developed writing skills and experience in leading publications (preferable)

Benefit from ongoing support and attractive salary packaging working for this leading not-for-profit organisation. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Burnet Institute is committed to providing our people with a supportive working environment. We value diversity and gender equity at the institute and provide flexible working arrangements for our staff. Burnet is participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.

Burnet is a child-safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Working with Children check and/or National Police Check.