Research Associate / Research Fellow

University of South Australia

Organisation:

Health Economics and Social Policy Group
Sansom Institute for Health Research/School of Nursing and Midwifery,
Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia

Location/Suburb:

University of South Australia - City East Campus, Adelaide

Job Description:

Health Economics and Social Policy Research Group

Contribute to Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council grants

Two year contract

The University of South Australia provides an exciting and dynamic environment for teaching and research that continually extends the boundaries of knowledge and its applications. The University is committed to the creation and application of knowledge and is recognised internationally for its high quality applied and fundamental research.

The Health Economics and Social Policy Group, led by Professor Leonie Segal, conduct research exploring how to effectively allocate resources to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. The Group work closely with the State government to enhance health economics informed decision making, increase health economics capacity in South Australia and improve the health of the community. The Group are currently working on seven nationally competitive research grants and contracts for government.

If successful you will join the team as a junior health economist and will gain skills and expertise in the conduct of research, writing of manuscripts, and preparation of grant applications.

To be successful you must hold a bachelor degree and/or postgraduate qualification in health economics or a relevant discipline. Sound research, organisational and project management skills combined with high level written communication skills are essential as is the ability to work collaboratively in a team, and demonstrate initiative and independence.

The level of appointment and remuneration package will be determined according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The information is also available at the following link http://unisa.nga.net.au/bin/fnt_info_page.cfm?JobID=1978&info_mode=new_app&MemberID=0

Applications close: 5.00pm Monday 27 February 2012

Contact Person's Details:

Professor Leonie Segal
Research Chair: Health Economics
Health Economics and Social Policy Group
Phone: +61 8 8302 2473
Email: leonie.segal@unisa.edu.au