Research Fellow - Human Factors

Monash University

Melbourne, VIC

Clinical/Medical Research (Healthcare & Medical)

Other (Education & Training)

Part-time

Prorata $83,280-$141,283 pa - Level A or B + 17%

Job No.: 680402

Location: The Alfred Campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro rata $83,280 - $113,025 p.a. Level A plus 17% employer superannuation / or

Pro rata $118,973 - $141,283 p.a. Level B plus 17% employer superannuation.

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a research fellow to join a growing human factors team working to enhance the quality and safety of perioperative care.

Human Factors is a developing area within the department, and our priorities are

Raising awareness and knowledge of Human Factors through educational activities and engaging stakeholders, including clinicians, managers, and policymakers

Conducting research to improve the quality and safety of care and building the research evidence base for the effectiveness of Human Factors, and

implementing human factors approaches in collaboration with our clinical partners to improve the quality and safety of care.

You will contribute to all human factors and patient safety activities, including research, education, and implementation. You’ll play a key role in designing and conducting research projects, engaging with clinical and policy stakeholders, producing high-quality outputs, and supporting student learning.

You will bring:

A doctoral or postgraduate research qualification in a relevant discipline; and/or

Relevant health sector experience, particularly in the areas of Human Factors, patient safety, healthcare quality, and clinical research or systems improvement;

Demonstrated skills in qualitative or mixed methods research, data collection and analysis; and

Knowledge of human factors theory and application in health systems.

About Monash University

Join Monash University’s dynamic research environment at the Alfred precinct, where groundbreaking translational medicine meets public health excellence. The Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, led by Professor Paul Myles, is at the forefront of clinical research, education, and patient-centered perioperative care. The department plays a critical role in national and international research initiatives, including large-scale clinical trials, with a growing focus on human factors and patient safety.

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.

The successful applicant will be appointed at either Level A or Level B, commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Please specify in your cover letter the level that you are applying for.

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, send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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

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Enquiries: Professor Janet Anderson, Professor of Human Factors, janet.anderson@monash.edu Contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu