Associate Professor, CREDO

About the Role

The Associate Professor at the Centre for Research and Education in Diabetes and Obesity (CREDO) at The University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine -Austin Health will take on a leadership role in conducting clinical trials related to diabetes, obesity, lipids, renal disease, endocrinology, cardiovascular outcome trials and associated conditions. The appointee, an active clinician-scientist, will contribute to research, postgraduate supervision, and research program management, while also pursuing grants and supporting the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) initiatives. This part-time role offers opportunities for clinical engagement and collaboration with other research groups to advance evidence-based clinical care in diabetes. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Active engagement in service, leadership and coordination of supervision of CREDO and ACADI clinical trial activity, including supervision of PhD students, clinical trials coordinators and supervision of nursing and medical staff  Actively engage in recruitment of clinical trials participants Lead and foster excellence in research and community engagement for improved capability across the Department, Faculty and University overall Lead collaborative initiatives with community, industry and policy engagement of significant public value (for example, research translation) 

Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate holds a relevant research higher degree, has extensive experience in clinical trials, and a strong track record in research with an established publication profile. They possess excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse work environment, and have experience supervising research students.

You will also have:

A completed research higher degree such as PhD or DMedSci, in a field relevant to the appointment A medical qualification recognisable in Australia, with Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a completed specialist medical qualification.  Extensive experience in clinical trials including the ability at attract, design, manage and deliver all aspects of clinical trials  A strong track record in research with an established publication profile in a field relevant to the appointment 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Medicine
Step into the world of impactful medical education and pioneering research with the Department of Medicine at the prestigious Melbourne Medical School. As a vital hub within the University of Melbourne teaching hospitals, we are at the forefront of clinical, educational, and research endeavours. Our reach spans across renowned institutions like Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Austin Health, Western Health, and Northern Health, offering you a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative healthcare research.

What We Offer You In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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