Clinical Research Fellow in Endocrinology & Diabetes
Clinical Research fellow in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity
Summary about this job
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Company: The Royal Children's Hospital
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-3265-3927
Fax: +61-7-5223-3463
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Detail information about job Clinical Research Fellow in Endocrinology & Diabetes. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Hospital
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Melbourne is one of the world's great children's hospitals. We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas. With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 4500, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people. The Royal Children’s Hospital is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
The Department
The Royal Children's Hospital Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes is one of the largest departments of its type in Australia. We have a national and international reputation as a leader in clinical care, research and training in paediatric endocrinology.
Our mission is to provide world-class service, research and training in the investigation and management of disorders of the endocrine system in children and adolescents. This primarily includes disorders related to hormonal dysfunction, but also includes a range of other conditions leading to abnormal growth or physical development.
The Role
The clinical research fellow in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity is based in the Department of Endocrinology. The clinical fellow program, as described below, is designed to be suitable for recognition by the RACP as formal training in paediatric endocrinology (Advanced training via RACP SAC).
The clinical research fellow will also undertake a program of supervised research via MCRI (~80% of the fellow’s time). At present, this post is currently offered as a fixed-term one year position; however extension may be possible (subject to suitability and ongoing funding) such that research component could be designed to lead to submission for a higher degree (PhD or D Med Sci) via the University of Melbourne or similar.
Qualifications required
Medical degree/qualification from recognised university
Completed basic training (RACP) or its equivalent in paediatrics
Experience in paediatric endocrinology is preferable but not mandatory
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and all members of the LGBTQI community.
Enquiries: Sarah Coyle
Ph: 93455951
Applications Close: 31/07/2018
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