The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences wishes to build the translational research capability of the Faculty and University by establishing a Clinical Research Fellowship in
Myeloma supported by Mr Carlo Vaccari. The fellowship will provide a clinical myeloma specialist early in their academic career with protected time to conduct myeloma research in either a clinical or translational laboratory setting. As the Julie Borschmann Fellow of Myeloma Research, the candidate will be the Executive Director of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre’s Centre for
Scientific Research Excellence in Myeloma (as part of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer
Centre (VCCC)); develop early phase clinical trials in myeloma/haematology; and provide clinical service at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre commensurate with funding support. The Fellow will receive an academic appointment at the University of Melbourne and will be employed through the Melbourne Medical School. Research will be based at the Peter MacCallum Cancer
Centre and more broadly within the VCCC when relevant. The fellowship package will cover a full-time salary for four years. Selection will occur via a subcommittee of the Faculty’s Research
Advisory Committee.
Successful candidates will hold a medical degree and will typically hold a PhD or a higher medical research degree or equivalent research qualification as well as a Fellowship of a Clinical
College. All research/clinical qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis to determine academic appointment level. Candidates will normally have up to 10 years of relevant postdoctoral experience relative to opportunity, taking into account career interruptions for family commitments or other reasons. Successful applications will contain clear evidence of internationally competitive research excellence with a strong potential for candidates to develop as self-directed health and medical researchers either independently or as a member of a research team. In the latter case the research must be clearly identifiable with the Fellow. The candidate’s application will align with the broad goals of the VCCC to more effectively prevent, detect, treat and cure cancer. The strategic goals of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre are to:
1. Reduce the cancer burden by
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increased cancer survival
 improved ‘living with cancer’ outcomes
2. Create a world-class centre of excellence in cancer with
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an international impact of clinical care and research (plus teaching)
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a clinical research/translational focus.
3. Increase investment in biomedical research, demonstrated by
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increased dollar value of biomedical research investment at the VCCC
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increased percentage share of research grants for Victoria.
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Explanation of assessment criteria
1. Curriculum Vitae
You will demonstrate an outstanding track record relative to opportunity. Your application will detail your research experience, ability to acquire research funding, the impact and quality of your publications, and your ability to undertake independent translational research. Your potential as a translational researcher will be strongly supported by your CV and referees’ reports.
2. Research Proposal
You will outline your research proposal detailing its originality, innovation, impact and scientific rigour as well as its translational capacity and scientific breadth. Multi-disciplinary proposals will be viewed favourably. You will detail the rationale, feasibility and design of the research proposal. You will also outline the relevance and alignment of your research proposal to the VCCC strategic goals. You will specify how this research proposal will help build your academic career.
Closing date: Monday 6 th May 2013
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Name:
Clinical qualifications:
Research Project Title:
Research Higher Degree and year completed:
If more than ten years since award of Research Higher Degree please justify why you are applying:
Current Clinical Appointment(s)
Present position / Official designation:
Level of appointment:
Present salary:
Source of salary:
$(State amount in Australian Dollars)
Current Research Appointment(s) (if applicable)
Present position / Official designation:
Level of appointment:
Present salary: $(Please state amount in Australian Dollars)
Source of salary:
Proposed Employment Details
Proposed Research Group where research is to be carried out
Proposed Melbourne Medical School
(Departmental) Employer:
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The following headings are to be included in the accompanying curriculum vitae.
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Full name
Address, telephone, facsimile and email contact
Date and place of birth
Citizenship
(If not Australian Citizen, permanent Australian resident status)
Full details of education, postgraduate training, qualifications, present and past appointments, copy of academic results transcript must be included
Details of awards or prizes
Research experience and productivity, relative to opportunity (maximum one page)
Details of local and international profile including seminar/conference presentations
Details of current and previous collaborations
Details of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision
Details of administrative responsibilities including laboratory, Departmental, Faculty, institutional.
Details of peer review experience including review of grant applications and manuscripts
Details of scientific discipline experience including membership of societies and committees
Details of involvement in the wider community including work to raise community awareness of health issues and research awareness campaigns.
Details of research grant support including subject of application, names of all investigators, amount received, name of granting body and your role
Details of published works organised in the following categories
Do not include conference abstracts or papers submitted for publication but not yet accepted.
 Refereed journal articles (provide acceptance date for papers in press )
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Review
Book
Chapter
Conference papers
Patents
Other publications
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Brief background and research plan (include references)
(Maximum of two pages, including references, will be accepted)
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I certify that all details given in this application are correct, and that if successful, I will hold the award in accordance with the current Fellowship Conditions of Award.
Name Signature Date
I certify that appropriate facilities and resources will be available to the applicant, if successful, for a period of up to five years, to allow the proposed studies to be undertaken.
Name Position VCCC Member
Date Signature
I certify that appropriate facilities and resources will be available to the applicant, if successful, for a period of up to five years, to allow the proposed studies to be undertaken.
Name Position Department/School
Signature Date
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Please see Appendix 1
Name of Referee 1:
Appointment:
Dept. or Institution Address:
Signature: Date:
Name of Referee 2:
Appointment:
Dept. or Institution Address:
Signature: Date:
Applicants
Please ensure referees receive a completed copy of your application. It is your responsibility to ensure completed reports are received by Monday 6 th May 2013 .
A signed hardcopy and an electronic copy of the application are to be submitted by 5 pm, Monday
6th May 2013.
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Please submit the ORIGINAL signed hardcopy application to:
Katherine Geddes
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Level 3, 766 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
Mailing Address: PO Box 2148, Royal Melbourne Hospital VIC 3050
Phone: +61 3 8344 3930
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Please submit the electronic copy of the application as a single PDF to geddesk@unimelb.edu.au
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 6th May 2013
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
IN CONFIDENCE
1. The Fellowship is designed to provide outstanding researchers at an early stage in their careers with an opportunity for independent research.
2. The Faculty Research Committee would greatly appreciate a report in confidence under the following headings:
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Applicant’s academic performance (including comments on quality of published work, and applicant’s role in work published with co-authors).
(b) Applicant’s ability in research, potential for career development in health and medical research.
(c) Research proposal (scientific quality and relevance and extent to which the project will contribute to the researcher’s career).
3. Please ensure completed reports are forwarded directly to: (by Monday, 6th May 2013)
Katherine Geddes
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Level 3, 766 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
Mailing Address: PO Box 2148, Royal Melbourne Hospital VIC 3050
Email: geddesk@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 3930
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