Research Fellow - Human Factors
Job No.: 680402
Location: The Alfred Campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro rata $83,280 - $113,025 p.a. Level A plus 17% employer superannuation / Pro rata $118,973 - $141,283 p.a. Level B plus 17% employer superannuation.
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Research Fellow to join a growing Human Factors team working to enhance the quality and safety of perioperative care.
Human Factors is a developing area within the department, and our priorities are:
- Raising awareness and knowledge of Human Factors through educational activities and engaging stakeholders, including clinicians, managers, policy makers
- Conducting research to improve the quality and safety of care and building the research evidence base for the effectiveness of Human Factors, and
- implementing Human Factors approaches in collaboration with our clinical partners to improve the quality and safety of care.
You will contribute to all Human Factors and patient safety activities including research, education and implementation. You’ll play a key role in designing and conducting research projects, engaging with clinical and policy stakeholders, producing high-quality outputs, and supporting student learning.
You will bring:
- A doctoral or post graduate research qualification in a relevant discipline; and/or
- Relevant health sector experience, particularly in the areas of Human Factors, patient safety, healthcare quality and clinical research or systems improvement;
- Demonstrated skills in qualitative or mixed methods research, data collection and analysis; and
- Knowledge of Human Factors theory and application in health systems.
About Monash University
Join Monash University’s dynamic research environment at the Alfred precinct, where ground-breaking translational medicine meets public health excellence. The Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, led by Professor Paul Myles, is at the forefront of clinical research, education and patient-centred perioperative care. The Department plays a critical role in national and international research initiatives, including large-scale clinical trials, with a growing focus on Human Factors and patient safety.
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
The successful applicant will be appointed at either Level A or Level B, commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Please specify in your cover letter the level that you are applying for.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Janet Anderson, Professor of Human Factors, janet.anderson@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow - Level A / Research Fellow - Level B
Applications Close: Sunday 27 July 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
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