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Julie Borschmann

Fellow of Myeloma

Research

Aims and eligibility

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

increased cancer survival

 improved ‘living with cancer’ outcomes

2. Create a world-class centre of excellence in cancer with

an international impact of clinical care and research (plus teaching)

a clinical research/translational focus.

3. Increase investment in biomedical research, demonstrated by

increased dollar value of biomedical research investment at the VCCC

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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Julie Borschmann Fellow of Myeloma Research

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Cover Page

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:

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

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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1.

Track Record

CURRICULUM VITAE GUIDELINES

The following headings are to be included in the accompanying curriculum vitae.

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 )

Review

Book

Chapter

Conference papers

Patents

Other publications

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2.

PROPOSED RESEARCH PROGRAM

Brief background and research plan (include references)

(Maximum of two pages, including references, will be accepted)

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CERTIFICATION

1.

Certification by the Applicant

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

2.

Certification by proposed research supervisor

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

3.

Certification by proposed University Head of Department/School

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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4.

Referee Reports

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 .

Submission Details

A signed hardcopy and an electronic copy of the application are to be submitted by 5 pm, Monday

6th May 2013.

1.

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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Appendix 1

THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Julie Borschmann Fellow of Myeloma Research - Referee Report Form

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:

(a)

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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