Associate Research Fellow, Early-life Determinants of Health

Job no: 586509

Work type: Full-time

Location: Geelong - City

Categories: Health

Located at HERB (Barwon Health, Geelong) + hybrid work arrangements

Full-time and fixed-term for 2 years

Level A $86,599 – $116,417+ 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Medicine places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:

• Focus on the role of the maternal and infant microbiome in the early-life origins of health
• Supervise and mentor PhD students to support their research progress and professional development.
• Provide co-supervision for a paediatric trainee’s research project, ensuring appropriate guidance and oversight.
• Coordinate social media reporting and website maintenance.
• Maintain a high-quality data management system to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with research standards and protocols.
• Submit annual fellowship and CIA/B grant funding applications.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline.
• Ability to contribute to communities through research.
• Capacity to contribute to teaching, research and administration.
• Proficiency in the use of REDCap, STATA (desirable) and R for data management, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Applicants must hold current Australian working rights to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Dr Samantha Dawson (Senior Research Fellow) on +61 3 522 73875.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD - Associate Research Fellow, Early-life Determinants, 586509.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 9th July at 11:55pm.

Advertised: 25 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time