Research Fellow

General role description

Research Fellows lead and contribute to research projects. These roles involve designing studies, managing research teams, analysing complex datasets, and translating findings into practical applications.

Research Fellows often work in interdisciplinary environments and support strategic research initiatives, including collaborations with clinical, public health, or industry partners.

Key responsibilities

  • Design and implement research studies
  • Analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data to inform evidence-based conclusions
  • Prepare research papers, technical reports, and presentations
  • Contribute to grant writing and ethics submissions
  • Collaborate with clinicians, scientists, and policy partners
  • Mentor junior researchers or students
  • Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

Workplace settings

  • Universities and Medical Research Institutes
  • Hospitals and healthcare services
  • Government, not-for-profit, peak body and advocacy organisations involved in research.

Required qualifications

  • A PhD in a relevant discipline such as biomedical sciences, epidemiology, public health, clinical research, or health services.

Other notable requirements

Research Fellows often require:

  • Demonstrated research experience and a strong academic publication record
  • Advanced data analysis, coding, or statistical modelling skills
  • Experience in grant development and project coordination
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Common entry points

Common next roles

Senior Research Fellow

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