Research Associate/Fellow - Food Policy

• Full Time (1 FTE) Research Associate or Fellow opportunity
• 1-year, fixed term contract (with potential for extension up to 3 years)
• Hybrid working arrangements available, with a combination of office and virtual work
• Respected global research organisation
• Make an impact on global health outcomes

The George Institute (TGI) is 700+ people around the world, all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide. As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities and with projects in approximately 50 countries, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

• Find better treatments for the world's biggest health problems
• Transform primary health care to support better health for more people
• Harness the power of communities, governments and markets to improve health.

Our innovative commercial enterprises help maximise our impact. Please visit 'what we do' to read more about how we are addressing the world's biggest health problems.

The George Institute’s food policy team work in Australia and overseas, to reduce death and disease caused by diets high in salt, harmful fats, added sugars and excess energy. The team does multi-disciplinary research with a focus on outputs that will help government and industry deliver a healthier food environment for all.

The Role

The successful Research Associate / Fellow will play a central research and co-ordination role in the Healthy Food, Healthy Planet, Healthy People Centre of Research Excellence (CRE). They will collaborate with researchers across Australia and internationally, and be involved in cutting edge research across the fields of nutrition, the commercial determinants of health, food system sustainability, consumer research, and health policy. The role will straddle The George Institute Divisions of Food Policy and the Commercial Determinants of Health.

This exciting position will provide exceptional diversity and the opportunity to be involved in multiple projects associated with the CRE and a range of other bodies of work relating to the commercial determinants of health (e.g., projects on unhealthy food, alcohol, tobacco, and vaping).

The successful candidate will be instrumental in (i) assisting the CRE achieve its goals and (ii) embedding the research processes and outcomes of the CRE in the activities of a wide range of other Australian and international organisations that are undertaking work in this field (e.g., other universities, WHO, WWF, GAIN, and CHOICE).

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Synthesising relevant literatures
• Report and manuscript preparation
• Organising and contributing to high-level governance committees for the CRE
• Contribute towards building future projects and grant applications
• Regularly update study tracking tools and systems
• Manage effective communication with internal and external study staff and key stakeholders
• Adhere to all study protocols and participate in protocol training sessions as required
• Adhere to safety policies and study SOPs, as outlined by The George Institute
• Attend study team meetings and appropriately represent The George Institute and the study, at all times while located at clinical sites
• Other tasks as directed by the senior investigative team.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant qualification/s in health, science, or communications disciplines, including a Master’s degree
• Experience in data collection and analysis
• Excellent written language communication skills and ability to draft a wide range of documents
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to organise, take initiative, and follow up independently
• Methodical and systematic, with good attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities
• Ability to work well within a research team and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on quality of work.

Desirable

• Undergoing PhD

For more information, please see the position description here.

This is a great opportunity for you to work on exciting projects and make an impact on global health outcomes.

The closing date for applications is midnight, Monday 20th June 2022.