Institution (Location)
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) – Melbourne, AUS
Start Date
May 17, 2016
Salary
AUS $110,906 – $127,681 pa (plus 17% super)
Position Description

Deakin University recently re-designated the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (CPAN) as a research institute, the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN).  IPAN is a multidisciplinary research institute spanning biomedical, clinical and population health research with world class expertise in both nutrition and physical activity. IPAN’s vision is to improve the health and quality of life of Australians through nutrition and physical activity research excellence.

The Senior Research Fellow – Health Inequalities will conduct research in the area of physical activity or nutrition promotion with a focus on socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and addressing inequalities. Examples of current project areas include: intervention studies testing the feasibility, effectiveness and equity impact of incentives to promote healthy behaviours; skills-based food programs; behaviour change programs delivered using novel technologies for improving physical activity and eating among those with low incomes or education levels; quantitative analysis of secondary data sources to address novel questions relating to socioeconomic inequalities in physical activity, diet, body weight and associated disease outcomes. IPAN also has an emerging program of research into the use of digital technologies to support disease management among socioeconomically disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups.

Candidate’s Qualifications (who should apply)
How to Apply

All applicants MUST provide a separate statement addressing each key selection criteria in addition to providing resume.

For a full copy of the position description and to apply online, please see links below.  Please note that at this point in time our current system does not support application via tablet or phone.  Please use a laptop or desktop computer to submit your application.  We are working on a solution for this and hope to improve the application process on mobile devices in the near future. Thanks for your understanding and patience while we work on making the experience a better one for you.

Deakin University values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion.

Deakin University is an employer of choice for women and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We value our staff and understand that they are more than just their jobs, that’s why we offer benefits that enhance work life. Further information on Deakin’s workplace benefits can be found here: http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-at-deakin/your-employer-of-choice

POSITIONS AVAILABLE