Senior Clinical Research Scientist (Neurophysiologist)
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Job Summary
Role type:Full Time; Fixed term for3 years
Location:Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Faculty:Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department:Department of Surgery (Otolaryngology)
Salary:Level B $124656 -$148023 plus 17% super
World-first cochlear implant Hear Alert trial / Bridge operating theatre neurophysiology with at-home monitoring / Strong clinicalindustry collaboration/ funded by NHMRC Development Grant with industrial partner Cochlear Ltd.
Join a multidisciplinary team to leadHearAlert trial delivery and shape next-generation cochlear implant care.
Investing in you 17% superannuation benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people who all contribute to our mission tobenefitsociety through the transformative impact of education and research.Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity
You will lead day-to-day delivery of the Hear Alert trial advancing next-generation cochlear implant neurophysiology. You will work hands-on inthe operatingtheatre and clinicsand recruit and support participantscapturing complex electrophysiology that directly informs patient care. You will collaborate with engineerscliniciansand industry building a distinctive clinician-scientist profile in hearing research.
What you will deliver:
Lead designcoordinationand governance of the Hear Alert cohort trial ensuring rigorous ethics regulatory and protocol compliance.
Manage participant journey end-to-end including recruitment consent trainingsupportand retention across intraoperative and home settings.
Acquire curate and quality-assure complex cochlear implant electrophysiology data integrating intraoperative recordings with longitudinal home monitoring.
Contribute neurophysiologicalexpertiseto protocol refinement biomarker interpretation publications conferencepresentationsand industry-facing reports.
Provide operational leadership mentoring students and staff and fostering collaboration across academic clinical and industry partners.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a PhD or equivalent in audiology neuroscience biomedical science biomedicalengineeringoraclosely related clinical discipline.
Demonstrate substantial experience conducting human clinical studies including ethics submissions consent processesrecruitmentand longitudinal retention.
Bring hands-onexpertisewith clinical electrophysiology systems and feel comfortable working within operating theatre or procedural environments.
Show capability managing complex clinical datasets including database design data integritychecksand documentation for regulatory-grade research.
Collaborate effectively with surgeons clinicians engineers industrypartnersand participants across multidisciplinary multi-site trial environments.
Contribute peer-reviewed outputs and mentoring and welcome opportunities to translate neurophysiology into clinically impactful hearing technologies.
For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities including access to a range of tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being including leading parental leave gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team
You will join the Department of Surgery(Otolaryngology)within Melbourne Medical School which is based at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne.Otolaryngology is at the forefront ofworld-class clinical trials and translational research acrosscochlear implantshearingandneuroscience working closely with the hospitals internationally renowned Cochlear Implant Clinic.You will work inside the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct partnering closely with Cochlear Ltd and multidisciplinary researchers. We value collaborationinnovationand mentorship supporting your growth asa clinician-scientist andclinical research leader.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued respected and empowered to succeed. We welcomeapplicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
Werecommitted to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. VisitourIndigenous staff pageto learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with KorinKorin our Indigenous Employment and Development team via
Application essentials:
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check isfor all positions. If successful we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Want to know more
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard onor at(subject: Recruitment Adjustments).
Apply today and join a communitythatsshaping the future.
Applications close:24 June at11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
PDJR-013296 Senior Clinical Research Scientist (Neurophysiologist) .pdf
Required Experience:
Senior IC
