Opportunity
The University of Newcastle, Australia and Hunter Medical Research Institute Reproductive and Family Health Research program are excited to advertise a fellowship opportunity. The Fellowship includes a Level B-D academic salary (up to A/Prof) for four years, with the fourth year subject to performance, and a one off $50,000 in start-up funding. There is an expectation that the Fellows must submit competitive fellowship applications within the first 12-18 months in the role.
We are seeking a research leader to join our program and accelerate our One Health, Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DoHAD) focus, a key strategic priority for our research program. In the DoHAD field, we examine the earliest determinants of health, beginning prior to conception through the investigation of maternal and paternal exposures, and continuing through conception, pregnancy, birth, and childhood. To support this, we have an exceptional research environment, supported by dedicated program-specific managers, administrators, and research nurses, as well as our community of leading fundamental, clinical, and public‑health researchers. A Fellow will receive tailored mentorship from senior leaders and access to state‑of‑the‑art PC2 laboratories, specialised reproductive medicine pipelines, interdisciplinary research hubs, and extensive biostatistical, health‑economic, and bioinformatics support. Integration with John Hunter Hospital enables translation through access to clinical cohorts and clinician partnerships. Combined with our strong research performance, including major funding, high‑impact publications, and real‑world translational outcomes, this ecosystem offers an outstanding platform for a fellow to thrive.
About the Reproductive and Family Health Research Program
The HMRI Reproductive and Family Health Research Program brings together world‑class researchers addressing global challenges in fertility, pregnancy, child health, and women’s health. Our mission is to generate transformative knowledge and overcome barriers to conception, pregnancy, and healthy childhood development. With four core themes: Fertility and Reproduction, Pregnancy and Birth, Child Health, and Women’s Health, underpinned by a bench‑to‑bedside model, we bring together fundamental scientists, clinicians, public health researchers, consumers, policymakers, and industry partners to accelerate the development of innovations that impact research, policy and clinical practice. Our pipeline has enabled us to drive innovations as diverse as the Felix sperm-sorting device, national Indigenous maternal health programs, and international maternal rescue initiatives.
For more information, please see the following link or reach out to John Schjenken (john.schjenken@newcastle.edu.au)
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