Associate Research Fellow, Infant Microbiome

• Located at HERB (Barwon Health, Geelong) + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 2 years
• Level A $86,599 – $116,417+ 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Medicine places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:

• Join a highly productive, NHMRC/MRFF funded, multidisciplinary group collaborating with some of the best microbiome teams in the world
• Focus on the role of the infant microbiome and its interaction with immune and mitochondrial pathways in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), food allergy, and asthma.
• Maintain a high-quality data management system to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with research standards and protocols.
• Achieve a strong and consistent publication output.
• Submit annual fellowship and CIA/B grant funding applications.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students to support their research progress and professional development.
• Contribute to journal club activities to promote critical appraisal of current literature and knowledge sharing within the research team.
• Coordinate symposia/retreats and weekly stand-up meetings.
• Have the opportunity to combine remote and face-to-face work

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Emerging research and scholarship through publications and funding success
• Demonstrated skills in metagenomics analysis
• Experience in applying AI-based analytical methods to research data.
• Proficiency in the use of R, REDCap, and Stata (desirable) for data management, statistical analysis, and reporting.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Dr Martin O’Hely (Research Fellow) at martin.ohely@deakin.edu.au 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Associate Research Fellow, Infant Microbiome, 588131.pdf

Applications for this position close on 1st September at 11:55pm. 

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.