Clinical Epidemiology Fellow

Posted date: 30 / 06 / 2026

Important information

• Reference: SAHMRI824
• Employment type: PTC - Part-time Contract
• Location: SAHMRI North Terrace
• Applications close: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
• Contact: ***email_hidden***

Summary

Part-Time (0.5FTE) | 2-Year Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

This unique Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for a medical professional with an interest in nephrology, epidemiology, biostatistics or public health to develop advanced research skills while working with one of the world's leading kidney registries.

Working within ANZDATA, you will help shape clinical practice, support quality improvement initiatives, mentor advanced trainees, and contribute to high-impact research using large-scale registry data.

About the role

As the Clinical Epidemiology Fellow, you will play a key role in delivering analyses and research projects using ANZDATA and ANZOD Registry data. You will provide clinical and scientific leadership across Registry activities and support initiatives that strengthen clinical epidemiology capability throughout Australia and New Zealand.

A major focus of the role is leading the ANZSN/ANZDATA Advanced Trainee Research Project Program (ATRPP), supporting kidney trainees to design, analyse and complete high-quality research projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct epidemiological investigations relating to kidney replacement therapy, including dialysis and transplantation
• Provide analytical guidance and research support to kidney trainees undertaking Registry-based projects
• Increase clinical epidemiology capacity with Australia and New Zealand through involvement in Kidney Advanced Trainee education
• Support work on quality indicators through use of data such as work on dialysis capacity
• Prepare reports and provide regular updates to the ANZDATA Executive and ANZSN Council
• Present findings at national and international conferences
• Assist with data requests, clinical interpretation and research methodology advice
• Provide nephrology expertise to support Registry operations and stakeholder engagement
• Work closely with clinical, academic and healthcare stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• A degree in Medicine with:
  • Postgraduate training and/ or experience in kidney, or a degree in Medicine, with postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in epidemiology, biostatistics or public health (one or other is essential).
• Experience interpreting and communicating complex clinical or research data
• Statistical analysis skills using statistical software packages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• Experience preparing reports, manuscripts or publications
• Understanding of Australian hospital systems and experience in working in a hospital setting, including ability to understand the issues around providing kidney replacement therapy
• Knowledge of health systems, health problems and social/behavioural determinants of health, with particular emphasis on nephrological and renal transplant related issues
• Ability to build effective relationships with clinicians, researchers and stakeholders

Desirable

• Qualification in epidemiology, statistics, public health or a related discipline
• Postgraduate (specialist) qualification in kidney / kidney medicine allowing registration as a consultant nephrologist.
• Research higher degree (PhD, Masters or equivalent)

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Possible travel interstate or overseas.
• DCSI Employment Screening and Police Checks may be required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

For more information, please contact Kelly Marshall at ***email_hidden***

Applications close: Tuesday 21 st July 2026

Applications may close before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications close Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Contact ***email_hidden***

Equity & Diversity at SAHMRI

At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.