Cardiac MRI PhDs

• $52,049 stipend per year for three years + CPI
• Based in Melbourne

The opportunity

We are seeking 2 cardiologists to join the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute as PhD fellows. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria for enrolment into a doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) by research. The PhD project themes will be heart failure (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction) and cardiac energetics in cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We aim to train future leaders in cardiac MRI research.

Primary supervision will be by world experts in cardiac MRI Professor John Greenwood (Director, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute) and Professor Eylem Levelt (Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, University of Melbourne). Dr Sarah Gutman, Head of Cardiovascular MRI at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Transplantation and Imaging Cardiologist at the Alfred Hospital will co-supervise.

This supervisory team have supervised/co-supervised to completion near 40 MD/PhD students, have published extensively in leading peer reviewed journals (NEJM, Lancet, JAMA, Circulation, JACC and EHJ) and received prestigious awards at International conferences including American Heart Association Scientific Meetings, SCMR, BCS.

For the successful candidate, there is an expectation you will actively seek external competitive funding for this role however if unsuccessful, you will be supported by the Baker Institute for the duration of your PhD.

Skills and experience

You will have:

• Medical registration as well as at least 3 years of advanced training in cardiology.
• A desire to learn rigorous research techniques and begin a career in academic cardiology.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability and flexibility to multi-task and coordinate several complex research projects at the same time, working with constantly changing deadlines and priorities, without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy.
• A high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at a variety of levels internal and external to the Baker Institute.
• Demonstrated ability to be a proactive team member and contribute to team development and work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.

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How to apply

Applications should include a current resume, University transcript and cover letter, quoting reference (SG01) and state why you are interested in this opportunity. We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must hold appropriate Australian work rights and be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4).

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We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants so please apply without delay.

Contact details

If you have any queries or would like any more information on the role please reach out to HR team on recruitment@baker.edu.au.