Cardiac Amyloid Clinical Research FellowshipThe RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and talented Cardiologist who has a PhD or is interested in completing a PhD.
This part-time role (Flexible 1-3 days a week) will be a combined clinical and research fellowship for 12 months.
Ideally, the candidate would like to continue research with the team beyond this, particularly in the form of a PhD.
What we will trust you withThe ATTR Cardiac Amyloid Fellowship aims to train a clinician-researcher in diagnosing the hidden burden of cardiac amyloid disease.
It will use the facilities and scientists of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) to train a Fellow in genetic approaches to early diagnosis of cardiac amyloid.
It will link this with a clinical placement at St Vincent's Hospital (SVH), one of the only centres worldwide offering cardiac transplantation for ATTR amyloid.
The Fellow will be expected to help set up and run state-of-the-art clinics for cardiac amyloid.
They will work with a multi-disciplinary team including cardiologists, neurology, haematology, genetic counsellors, and allied health.
The Fellow will also be expected to undertake a dedicated research project and help build Australia-wide education programs.
Does this sound like you?The successful candidate will be cardiologist qualified with the Royal Australian College of Physicians or be training towards becoming a Cardiologist and have a strong research background and ongoing interest.
You will be working with world-class researchers on the most exciting and cutting-edge cardiovascular studies.
You will be passionate about wanting to help and establish a state-of-the-art clinic in cardiac amyloid.
Selection Criteria: MBBS or equivalentAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to deliver research output including manuscript preparation and conference presentations.About us The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world.
Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of more than 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions.
A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology.
At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity, and impact of heart disease.
What you will be proud ofBeing part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment.
We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promotes flexible working arrangements for all employees.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles, and life experiences.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
What we offerSalary packaging/sacrificing (up to $15,900 per annum plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment)State-of-the-art facilitiesStimulating work setting focused on cutting-edge medical researchCollaborative team environmentContinuous learning and development opportunitiesCome and work with us & help make a difference.
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