Research Fellowship (12 - 24 months)
Research is a key pillar underpinning ANZCA's mission and a Health NZ Waitematā priority. Our department has a track record in supporting anaesthetic researchers, appointing clinical academics, and providing research time. The Waitematā Anaesthesia Research group has a high research output, and has been awarded significant external research funding. Furthermore, our research has received recognition at national and international levels, receiving prizes at various scientific meetings.
We offer a 12-24-month research fellowship that supports and trains the fellow in clinical research and academic anaesthesia. Approximately 50% of paid time with be allocated to research and academic-related activities, with the remaining 50% to clinical duties.
The ideal candidate will have an interest and track record in research. However, the latter is not essential and all candidates will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the fellowship, the fellow will be able to:
- Critically appraise literature and apply it to their research and clinical practice
- Design a research protocol and attain the required approvals to conduct the project
- Fund, implement, and manage a research project
- Develop skills required for scientific writing and presentation
- Deliver academic lectures
- Manage a research group
It is expected that the fellow develops a research project of their own, conducts the study, and presents the results at an international conference and in a peer-reviewed publication. The process of planning a project and obtaining institutional approval will begin prior to the commencement of the fellowship.
Responsibilities
- Contribution to departmental audit, research, and/or measures for quality improvement
- Develop and conduct a clinical or laboratory-based research project, including protocol design, funding application, and attaining institutional approvals
- Participate in departmental research
- Maintain a logbook of research and clinical activities