Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Reference Number:54112:Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the NECTAR team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic research assistant to join the NECTAR (Northern Clinical Diagnostics and Thrombovascular Research) team at Northern Health.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for overseeing the conduct and direction of high-quality research projects within the foci of NECTAR’s strategic research priorities which may include Thrombovascular arm, Biobanking and Omic Sciences. A significant component of this role is to facilitate our research by effective engagement of key stakeholders pertinent to the team’s research agenda. The Fellow will carry out team-based research projects which will make impact in their specialisation and be influential in expanding knowledge of their relevant discipline and translational research

To be successful in this role you will have:

Leadership experience to provide oversight of the breadth of activities undertaken by NECTARExperience and good working knowledge of research enterprise and project conduct including developing research proposals, monitoring research budget, setting up and validating new research techniques, writing up and presenting research workProven ability to work within the standards of care in the defined research projects and protocols, SOPs and practice guidelines of NECTAR, hospital policies & procedures to ensure adherence to and delivery of a high-quality service.Mentor and/or supervise junior research staff including PhD candidates and research assistantsTo work collaboratively with colleagues and actively participate as a member of the research team, as well as maintain effective communicationAble to collaborate and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact A/Prof Yin Lim, Head of Thrombovascular Research, NECTAR viahuiyin.lim@nh.org.au

Applications close 31 August 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceAccess to salary packaging & EAPComprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.