Research Fellow in Cancer Supportive Care and Health Literacy in Rural Health
Research Fellow in Cancer Supportive Care and Health Literacy in Rural Health
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Job Description
Research Fellow in Cancer Supportive Care and Health Literacy in Rural Health
Job No.:679397
Location:Monash Rural Health Gippsland (Warragul)
Employment Type:Parttime fraction (0.4)
Duration:3year fixedterm appointment
Remuneration: Prorata of $83280 $113025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join a team where inclusion and codesign drive realworld health solutions
- Advance ideas into action with a collaborative group shaping better cancer care
The Opportunity
This Research Fellow position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative project aimed at improving care for rural cancer patients prescribed oral anticancer medicines (OAMs). The role focuses on developing practical tools and processes to strengthen medication education and supportive care. Grounded in health literacy cultural safety and codesign principles the research involves working closely with rural cancer patients First Nations people carers and healthcare providers to identify barriers to OAM use and develop and test practical solutions.
The position involves a diverse range of research activities including participant liaison and recruitment data collection and analysis and coordination of codesign workshops. It also requires preparation of study protocols ethics applications and project reports as well as active participation in project meetings and engagement with advisory panels. The Research Fellow will contribute to the dissemination of findings through peerreviewed publications and conference presentations supporting the translation of research into practice.
We are seeking someone with an honours degree or higher qualifications such as progress towards a doctorate or have equivalent qualifications or research experience. The role requires strong analytical and manuscript preparation skills and experience working with people with chronic conditions healthcare professionals and health service managers. An understanding of culturally safe practice particularly in communicating with and delivering health services to First Nations Australians is also desirable.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a meaningful and collaborative research initiativeapply now to join a team committed to making a real impact in cancer care.
About Monash University
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash 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 disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all preemployment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Position Description:Research Fellow
Applications Close: Monday 2 June 202511:55pm AEST
Supporting a diverse workforce
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Employment Type
Grant
