AHCDO Research Fellow
AHCDO Research Fellow - 2026 Application Round for commencement in early 2027
Funds are provided to the Haemophilia Treatment Centre (HTC) to employ a Fellow for 12 months at up to 0.5 FTE.
The incumbent will participate in a range of activities as agreed by the HTC Director and the AHCDO Executive Committee (EC).
It is expected that a central focus of the role will be to undertake projects predominantly related to the Australia Bleeding Disorders Registry (ABDR).
The opportunity
You'll be working with the Australian Haemophilia Centre Directors' Organisation, the national medical body for bleeding disorders in Australia. You will provide clinical input into projects and analyse data and to develop valuable insights and recommendations to improve the treatment of people with bleeding disorders.
You will be based at the Haemophilia Treatment Centre that employs you and gain clinical experience in the management of haemophilia and other hereditary bleeding disorders.
The position is up to 0.5 FTE for 12 months (up to 12 month extension is possible).
Top up salary from the employing hospital (to a maximum of 1.0 FTE) is acceptable and encouraged, provided the conditions of the top-up salary do not interfere with the primary responsibilities of the position.
AHCDO Research Fellow Position Description (PDF)
Responsibilities
Working closely with the AHCDO ABDR Senior Research Fellow to investigate the clinical outcomes of designated AHCDO Projects
Provide input into data collection and undertake data analysis and interpretation
Liaise with AHCDO Executive Committee members regarding interpretation of data
Present findings to AHCDO Executive Committee, AHCDO annual Education Day and/or relevant haematology congresses
Prepare findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals
The successful candidate is responsible to the AHCDO Chairperson and Executive Committee
How to apply
The next round for applications will open on 1 April 2026.
Closing date 30 May 2026 at 5:00pm (AEST).
Application Procedure
Please confirm with the HTC Director in the first instance that they are supportive of the application and the Health Service will agree to the appointment if your application is successful.
Submit the following documentation which will constitute your application
A cover letter expressing your interest in the position;
Curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of 2 referees;
A 1-2 page document addressing the specific selection criteria in the position description;
A letter from the HTC Director supporting the application and acknowledging that the Health Service will be able to appoint you if your application is successful.
Save/scan these documents in a single PDF document and submit by email to info@ahcdo.org.au by 30 May 2026.
You will receive an email acknowledging your application has been received by 14 June 2026.
Applicants will be notified of the decision by 15 July 2026.