Research Fellow - Cochrane Australia
Job No.: 691811
Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B plus 17% superannuation
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Australian Living Evidence Collaboration (part of Cochrane Australia) within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the Alfred campus.
We are seeking an outstanding Level B Research Fellow to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team leading the development of living clinical practice guidelines for pregnancy care in Australia (as part of the LEAPP project).
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant work that directly informs clinical decision-making, health policy, and maternity care practice. The successful candidate will play a central role in coordinating and undertaking high-quality evidence syntheses, applying rigorous methodological standards, and translating emerging research into timely, trustworthy recommendations for clinicians.
Working within a collaborative environment that brings together methodological experts, clinicians, policymakers and consumer representatives, the Research Fellow will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative “living” evidence processes. This includes surveillance of new research, critical appraisal and grading of evidence, and supporting guideline panels to formulate and update recommendations in near real time. The position will also involve stakeholder engagement, preparation of technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, and contribution to funding applications and strategic initiatives.
We are looking for a motivated and methodologically strong researcher with expertise in evidence synthesis, clinical epidemiology, public health, or a related discipline. Experience in systematic reviews, guideline development, or implementation science will be highly regarded, as will familiarity with GRADE methods and digital technologies supporting evidence workflows. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of pregnancy care in Australia by ensuring that the latest and most robust evidence is translated rapidly and transparently into practice.
About the Role
As a Research Fellow you will undertake research in evidence synthesis and guideline development, contributing both independently and as part of collaborative research teams.
Key responsibilities include:
• Conducting systematic reviews and evidence syntheses to support clinical guideline development
• Applying living evidence methods to monitor and synthesise emerging research evidence
• Producing research publications and conference presentations
• Contributing to research proposals and funding applications
• Supporting and mentoring research staff or students where appropriate
• Contributing to collaborative research activities within Cochrane Australia and partner organisations
About You
You will hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline and bring strong expertise in evidence synthesis research.
You will demonstrate:
• Experience conducting systematic reviews and evidence syntheses
• A strong track record of peer reviewed publications
• Familiarity with guideline development methods such as GRADE and national guideline processes including NHMRC requirements
• Strong analytical, organisational and project coordination skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About Monash University
Cochrane Australia is part of the global Cochrane network, which coordinates the production and use of high quality evidence to inform healthcare decision making. The Centre supports contributors across Australia and the region to produce rigorous systematic reviews, guidelines and other research syntheses that influence clinical practice and policy.
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – 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.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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.
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/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr Miranda Cumpston, Guidelines Program Manager, miranda.cumpston@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
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