The Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH) is a NHMRC-designated Advanced Health Research Translation Centre). MACH is comprised of 10 health services (including Western Health), 8 medical research institutes and the University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (which administers the MACH); La Trobe University is an affiliate member. This collaboration aims to translate research to improve health and healthcare, and to stimulate the economy.
MACH is currently offering a PhD studentship opportunity for research-minded health practitioners, including nurses and midwives at Masters level and working towards an advanced level of practice.
The MACH Track: A pathway for integration of research career development with completion of post-registration clinical training; the next cohort will be commencing in February 2023.
Applications are encouraged from Australian citizens and permanent residents currently in post as eligible registered health practitioners in one of the ten MACH-affiliated health services (including Western Health) or on a training rotation that will bring the trainee to a MACH-affiliated health service by February 2023, who are keen to pursue early steps towards a career as a clinician researcher and a role as one of the future leaders of clinical innovation in Australia.
Eligibility:
Nurses and Midwives employed within a MACH-affiliated Health Service; who have or are completing a Masters degree in Nursing, Midwifery or other relevant subject such as Public Health; and are working with an advanced level of practice (for example, Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Consultant or Nurse Practitioner) and who aspire to Nurse/Midwife Clinician Researcher roles that combine specialist, advanced clinical practice with research leadership.
While most applicants will be working currently to a full-time pattern, MACH-Track can accommodate practitioners working part-time (0.5FTE or above). Eligibility enquiries can be sent to mach-track@unimelb.edu.au.
With regard to research interests, the scheme is for “all-comers”; interest in any topic relevant to health and medical research can be pursued.
Applications:
The selection committee will base its assessment on the letter of application, applicant career aspiration, CV and referee reports.
Applicants should note that there are additional opportunities for candidates with a specific interest in brain cancer research centered at WEHI; cancer research at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute; and mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease centered at WEHI/Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Visit MACH-Track for eligibility and further details.
Applications close at 9am Monday 1st August 2022.
For all application submissions and enquiries, email mach-track@unimelb.edu.au
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