Professor in Health Services Research

The University of Queensland's Faculty of Medicine is an internationally recognised provider of world-class education and research. The research-intensive Faculty has a gross budget of almost $300 million, employs approximately 1000 continuing and fixed-term staff (headcount), has a community of more than 4000 non-salaried academic appointees and around 3200 students (headcount).

The Faculty of Medicine offers Australia's largest medical degree program for graduates and school-leavers. Undergraduate and postgraduate programs are available in the disciplines of Medicine, Health Sciences, E-Health, Mental Health, Biomedical Sciences and Public Health.

Centre for Health Services Research

The CHSR, within the Faculty of  Medicine, partners with health providers to improve health services for all Australians. With general health services research expertise in telemedicine, ageing geriatric medicine, and kidney, and capabilities in health economics, biostatistics, informatics, behavioural science functions and beyond.  The CHSR strives to to improve the effectiveness of healthcare by pairing consumer insight with outstanding clinical research.

The role

The successful appointee will establish and lead a research group, conducting high quality research in a field aligned with, or closely related to the core programs of the Centre. The successful applicant will engage in collaborative research with other members of the UQ Centre for Health Services Research (UQCHSR) and other groups within the Faculty of Medicine to maximise opportunities for research outcomes.

The person

Applicants should have a high-level expertise in a research field relevant to the Centre. You should also have a PhD in health services research, an Outstanding track record in research as evidenced by high impact and cited publications, mentoring outcomes and international profile. You should have demonstrated experience in academic leadership with strategic development and organisational skills and demonstrated excellence as a research leader defined by grant success; RHD completions; and high impact publications.

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 webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic level E. The remuneration package will be $175,070 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $204,831 p.a.).

Position Description

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Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Len Gray on len.gray@uq.edu.au.

For information on completing the application process click here.

The advertisement closes on 11 September 11:55pm.