Post-doctoral Research Fellow

The primary role for the appointee will be to lead the research and evaluation arm of the project. This will involve project design, identification of existing data sources on patient outcomes, identification or development of appropriate additional measurement tools. The principles of improvement science will guide the researching the implementation process, and factors for success.

The successful applicant will work with a dedicated project team and actively participate in the implementation of the intervention, which will likely include travel around New Zealand. There will be specific responsibility for the quality improvement component as the intervention is rolled out across hospitals in New Zealand.

The project includes funding for a PhD student, and the successful applicant will potentially have a role in PhD supervision.

The role is a 1.0 FTE for 2.5 years in the first instance. Funding for a full 5 years is anticipated but cannot be guaranteed at this stage.

More information on this role and to apply online, please visit www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities

Applications will be received on-line and may be submitted up to end of business on the closing date. If you experience difficulty in any aspect of the application process or do not receive a confirmation email that you have applied for a role please contact staffservice@auckland.ac.nz or DDI 64 9 923 3000.

The University has an equity policy and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students. It provides on-site early childhood education centres for babies and pre-school children; it has parental leave and flexible work policies which support a balance between work, life, family and caring responsibilities.