Research Sleep Scientist
Temporary part-time | 24 hours a week | 2 year fix term contract
Box Hill|Localcar parking + walkable to Box Hill Central for cafes and shops
Join our Sleep Medicine Research Program and contribute to innovative sleep health research
About the role
The Research Sleep Scientist role will be based at the Sleep Laboratory Box Hill Hospital.
The successful candidate will work as part of this dynamic research and clinical team to conduct a range of activities leading to the timely completion of research projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a health professional to be involved in clinical research in a major metropolitan hospital.
As part of the Sleep Medicine Research Program, the Research Sleep Scientist will support the coordination and implementation of the MRFF-funded SIMPLIFI-OSA study, which investigates the management of patients using limited-channel sleep testing compared with full polysomnography for the identification of obstructive sleep apnoea.
The Research Sleep Scientist will support data collection in a clinical setting, perform data entry and analysis, and collaborate with research and clinical teams to ensure the timely delivery of research projects.
The role also involves contributing to other research activities and evaluations, undertaking administrative responsibilities, and working closely with senior researchers and clinicians who will provide ongoing guidance, mentorship, and training.
About you
Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent
Relevant clinical experience in Sleep Study analysis and monitoring
Clinical and/or research skills, including experience participant recruitment, screening and enrolment, liaising with study participants and administering data collection tools
Demonstrated capacity to adhere to ethical guidelines and project protocols
Ability to work autonomously with an analytical approach to troubleshooting




Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress provided they are aware of its requirement later in the year.
Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Adaptable working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application
Contact Person: A/Prof Denise O'Driscoll
Contact Number: *********
Contact Email: denise.o'
Job Posting End Date: 12 August ****
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📌 Research Sleep Scientist (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Victoria