About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a passionate researcher to lead impactful antimicrobial stewardship initiatives within the dental field.
You will collaborate with experts across disciplines, shaping national prescribing practices while advancing your own research career.
Join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and driving real-world healthcare improvements.Your responsibilities will include: Leading research on antimicrobial stewardship in dentistry, including the co-design, pilot testing, and validation of the Dental National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) tool.Collaborating with cross-disciplinary experts and stakeholders to drive research outcomes and contribute to national health initiatives.Producing high-quality research outputs, including publications, ethics applications, and grant submissions.Supporting and mentoring emerging researchers while contributing to the broader NCAS learning community.
Who We Are Looking ForWe're looking for a proactive and collaborative researcher who is passionate about antimicrobial stewardship and making a real impact on national prescribing practices.
You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and are motivated by the opportunity to lead innovative research.You will also have: A PhD in dentistry, pharmacy, or a related field such as dental public health, epidemiology, or implementation science.Expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and project management.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.Experience in research governance, ethics applications, and producing high-quality publications For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.Your New Team – Department Of Infectious Diseases The Department of Infectious Diseases is a recently established department of the Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences that is based at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute).
Research within the department encompasses infectious diseases including antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections, malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, influenza, viral hepatitis, sexually-transmitted infections, skin pathogens and emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Our researchers come from diverse backgrounds, including discovery research and basic scientists, clinician researchers, epidemiologists, public health physicians and microbiologists.What We Offer You!In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
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