Based in the Hunter region, NSW Australia, HMRI boasts more than 1500 affiliated researchers, research students and support staff employed by the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Area Health and Calvary Mater Newcastle.

The HMRI building is located on the John Hunter Hospital campus in Newcastle and offers the most advanced and cutting edge research facilities and services in the area. With a unique position located strategically to bring together University researchers and clinical staff, HMRI is a research hub, providing a focal point for coordinating strategy, resources and funding to improve the health of both the local and global community.

We have a stimulating environment to attract top researchers to live and work here in the Hunter with the expertise and facilities to build collaborations anywhere in the world.

Health and medical research communities in Europe, Asia, North and South America, and all points of the globe are looking to link and work with researchers in the Hunter Region.

HMRI is always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. The HMRI Corporate Office attracts passionate and dedicated people to support health and medical research across the Institute.

At HMRI, you will be a part of a friendly and supportive team which:

  • Provides rewarding and flexible work arrangements
  • Gains job satisfaction from working hard to achieve goals
  • Values working with our key stakeholders, the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Area Health Service
  • Is innovative and dynamic in furthering health and medical research
  • Are fun and extremely hard-working

If you exude warmth, possess the highest standards of professionalism and are passionate about delivering high-quality not-for-profit engagement, HMRI may be the right fit for you.

Research Positions

HMRI provides financial support in the form of research grants and infrastructure funding to affiliated researchers. All academic and clinical research positions are advertised through our partner organisations - University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Area Health Service.

If you already undertake research in the area and wish to become a HMRI affiliated researcher, please complete the online registration form. We encourage any person undertaking health or medical research in the Hunter to register as a HMRI Affiliated Researcher.

By registering as an affiliated researcher with us, HMRI can offer a variety of services and facilities to enable your research.

Current Research Employment Opportunites

No current vacancies
 

Current HMRI Corporate Employment Opportunities

Grants Development Specialist

A fantastic opportunity exists for a Grants Development Specialist to join the Grants Development Team at the Hunter Medical Research Institute based in Newcastle, NSW.

About the Opportunity

The role of the HMRI Grants Development Unit is to increase HMRI’s research performance and profile by partnering with senior leaders, researchers and professional services teams to secure competitive national and international research funding, increase the level and diversity of research funding and facilitate excellent research outcomes by delivering grant development strategies.

The Grants Development Unit will lead the development and submission of all competitive research grant funding, including National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and other local and international schemes from government and industry sources.

The Grants Development Specialist is one of two members of the team who are primarily responsible for the quality control on submissions, convening and coordinating teams and preparing persuasive written fundraising and scientific grant materials including proposals, reports, solicitation letters, financial budgets and reports for government agencies, foundations, corporations, and partnerships.

Reporting to the Grants Development Manager and with coordination and mentoring from the Senior Grants Development Specialist, the Grants Development Specialists play a key role in securing all grants-related funding and to fulfil grants reporting requirements, builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funders, research and follow up with new prospects and coordinate and execute development reporting, documentation and grant development needs for HMRI and its affiliates.

About you

The successful candidate will have a track record in developing successful funding applications with knowledge and understanding of research grants, funder conditions and ethics requirements in a medical research or academic setting.

You will be passionate about presenting high quality grant submissions that showcase your exceptional writing and editing skills, and your ability to understand and present complex scientific content in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.

Your background will show a track record in fostering collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and colleagues with an ability to work independently and cooperatively with members of the team to accomplish joint tasks and common objectives.

Experience as a researcher is a desirable but not essential attribute, and the role may appeal to postdoctoral researchers that are interested in research development, health industry and innovation, and university research administration as complementary or alternative career pathways.

How to Apply

All applications should be forwarded to recruitment@hmri.org.au and must include a cover letter, current resume including at least two (2) work-related referees, and responses to all of the essential selection criteria as outlined in the attached position description

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For more information, please contact the Grants Development Manager, Janice Besch at Janice.besch@hmri.org.au

Applications close:  12 noon Monday 4 March 2024.

Phillip Hall | HMRI

Phillip Hall

Head of Human Resources