Job No.: 683024

Location: Epworth Hospital

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Contribute to leading brain injury research at a world top 50 university
• Work alongside dedicated researchers in a collaborative environment
• Research Fellow role supporting innovative studies in traumatic brain injury

The Opportunity

Join a dedicated research team focused on improving understanding of long-term outcomes following traumatic brain injury as Research Fellow. This position plays a key role in the delivery of the Longitudinal Head Injury Outcome study through coordination and administration of cognitive assessments, interviews and questionnaires. The role also supports a range of related research activities including trial coordination, participant follow-up, data management and analysis and preparation of research outputs.

This position works closely with experienced researchers and clinicians, including the Director of MERRC, within a supportive and collaborative research environment. It contributes to the design and delivery of high-quality research while ensuring adherence to ethical and procedural standards. The role involves regular participant engagement and may include travel to participant homes, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach.

We are seeking candidates with qualifications in Neuropsychology or a related field, ideally with experience in cognitive assessment and research administration. Skills in data analysis, manuscript preparation and problem-solving will be important, as will the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.

If you are looking to advance your research career and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of individuals with brain injury, we encourage you to apply.

About Monash University

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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your 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 [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Marina Downing, Deputy Director, + 61 3 9903 8850 or [email protected]

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Tuesday 26 August 2025, 11:55pm AEST