Research Fellow Grade 2, Implementation Science

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Griffith University invites applications for a Research Fellow Grade 2 in Implementation Science to advance ICU-SYNERGY. This 50 percent part-time fixed-term role runs to December 2030, based on the Gold Coast campus and collaborating with Monash University’s ANZIC Research Centre. You will lead implementation science initiatives, support co-design and consumer engagement, and publish findings in critical care. Requirements include a PhD or equivalent, demonstrated health services or implementation science expertise with mixed methods, and a strong publication record; ICU clinical experience is desirable. Apply with a tailored cover letter, CV and three referees. Closing 19 July 11:59pm AEST. For info contact Professor Andrea Marshall [email protected]; recruitment advice Maria Mahon [email protected]. Griffith values diversity and inclusion; visa sponsorship is not available.

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of the largest of schools within the Heath Group and Griffith University. Our School has a strong international reputation (ranked #1 in Australia, #3 in the world, 2025 Shanghai academic subject ranking), and we are committed to the global development of nursing and midwifery practice, theory and research in positive and visionary ways.

The School is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow Grade 2, Implementation Science who will drive impactful research in critical care through guideline development and translational/implementation research aligned with the ICU-SYNERGY program.  This position will support the Professor of Intensive Care Nursing to lead and support implementation science initiatives within the ICU-SYNERGY Program Led by Monash University.

The Research Fellow is a 50% part time, fixed term position until December 2030, based at Griffith University (Gold Coast). This position will work in conjunction with ICU SYNERGY researchers located in the ANZIC Research Centre at Monash University. The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre (ANZIC-RC) is a world-leading methods centre driving large-scale clinical research in critical care. From sepsis and traumatic brain injury to mechanical ventilation and ECMO, the work of the ANZIC-RC has shaped intensive care practice across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Fellow Grade 2 range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will

• PhD or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience in a relevant field (health services, implementation science, etc).
• Demonstrated research experience supporting health and research programs with experience in implementation science research, including co-design and consumer engagement.
• A track record in the application of mixed methods approaches to analyse healthcare (or similar) data and coherently integrate the outcomes.
• Experience in developing collaborative research proposals for internal and/or external funding programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, together with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to publish results and present to a range of audiences.
• Experience in clinical or research projects in intensive care which required engaging with consumers and clinicians in the conduct of research.
• A demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and/or reports and grant applications.
• Clinical experience in intensive care is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Andrea Marshall at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].          

Closing date: Sunday 19th July at 11:59pm AEST.  All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.