Research Fellow, Rural Clinical School

The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School

The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School (UQRCS) envisages securing a self- sustaining medical workforce for regional Queensland through excellence in medical education, research and community service. With a footprint encompassing the greater part of central and western regional Queensland, the School comprises four clinical sites - Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Toowoomba. Significant investment in people and training infrastructure at each site provides the operational focus for a network of smaller clinical training locations in host communities across the state. With a recurrent budget of up to $9 million per annum provided through the Australian Government's Multidisciplinary Rural Health Training (MRHT) program and a capital works portfolio in excess of $20 million, UQRCS is a substantial enterprise.

The Clinical School is the rural base for the delivery of the UQ medical program. There is a long tradition of success working in partnership with healthcare systems and service providers to train senior (Phase 2) medical students. Each year, more than 500 medical students engage with the rural experience through a range of long term (1-2 years) placements or shorter term (4-16 weeks) learning opportunities.

The learner experience is characterised by real world, rich and authentic learning opportunities and extensive community involvement. In this regard, our work is informed by the Academic Discipline of Rural and Remote Medicine which is embedded in our education structure. UQRCS pursues the latest innovations in medical education and training. There is a focus on scenario-based training in purpose-built Simulated Learning Environments (SLE) together with Technology Enabled Learning (TEL). Our learning framework supports a more generalist, integrated approach to deliver well-trained, safe and work-ready interns to local training hospitals.

In partnership with the health system, the health care profession (including the Colleges) and education providers, UQRCS engages with every stage of the rural health learning continuum. The journey starts with learners of rural origin health care, progresses through undergraduate and pre-vocational training and culminates with contributions to vocational training and continuing professional development.

A rapidly expanding research profile focusses on clinical research, epidemiology/population health and rural health workforce. There is a significant component of Indigenous health research, particularly programs designed to translate and improve health outcomes amongst the Indigenous population.

The Role

The successful appointee will strengthen and grow, in collaboration with the UQRCS Head of Regional Training Hubs Research and the Director of Research, a program of epidemiological and clinical research across all UQRCS geographical sites. This person will assist with the conduct of research including taking responsibility for developing study protocols, seeking ethics approval, data collection and analysis in accordance with the aims of a number of projects; and the production of conference and research papers for publication in peer reviewed medical journals. A primary area of focus for this role will be health workforce research studies.

The Person

Applicants should possess a PhD (or equivalent relevant experience/training) in the areas of epidemiology and/or biostatistics OR a Masters of Public Health OR a Post-graduate qualification in Statistics.

Reporting to the Head of Regional Training Hub Research, the successful applicant will work as part of a team and must have sound knowledge of epidemiological research and bio-statistical methods with the ability to design, initiate, execute and complete research projects. Demonstrated skills and competence in data analyses using statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R or SAS is also essential.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion website ( https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity/commitment ) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Research Academic level A/B. The remuneration package will be in the below ranges, plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (included in the total package figures below):

• Level A will be in the range $67,542.89 - $90,982.26 p.a., (total package will be in the range $79,025.18 - $106,449.24 p.a.);
• Level B will be in the range $95,771.32- $113,728.12 p.a., (total package will be in the range $112,052.44 - $133,061.90).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Dr Matthew McGrail on email: m.mcgrail@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.