Endometriosis management in primary care; PhD Scholarship – SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence in Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women in Primary Care

Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a tax-free stipend, at the current value of $33,000 per annum 2023 full-time rate, as per the Monash Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/research-training-program-scholarship#scholarship-details • Be inspired, every day • Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities • Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions The Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for an exceptional candidate to undertake a PhD project in women’s sexual and reproductive health at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)-funded SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence. Located within the Department of General Practice, SPHERE focuses on addressing evidence-practice gaps in the delivery of preconception care, contraception, medical abortion services and endometriosis and pelvic pain diagnosis and management in primary care and increasing access to these services. The Australian Government is committed to fund initiatives aimed at improving endometriosis and pelvic pain diagnosis, primary care support and helping more individuals to find appropriate care and better manage the impact of endometriosis and pelvic pain. As part of this package, the Government has funded the development of an Endometriosis Management Plan (EMP). The need for an EMP was identified as part of the National Action Plan for Endometriosis and broad stakeholder advocacy. This Action Plan describes the need for greater understanding, awareness and diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. The EMP will support the navigation and management of endometriosis and pelvic pain through primary care settings. The PhD will focus on elements of the development, piloting and evaluation of the EMP and include qualitative and quantitative components. The EMP Study is part of the SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health in Primary Care, led by Professor Danielle Mazza. This is the first dedicated Centre to lead research that is aimed at improving the quality, safety, and capacity of primary health care services to achieve better outcomes in women’s sexual and reproductive health. Students working within SPHERE will be supported by Professor Mazza's research team, which consists of Post Docs, PhD students, academic registrars and honours students. They will also have the opportunity to be part of a large, multidisciplinary, collaborative team of investigators, which includes prominent national and international researchers and experts working in women’s health, general practice, pharmacy, nursing, epidemiology, knowledge translation, health economics, and policy development. Eligibility requirements: Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights. Applicants must fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University and demonstrate excellent research capability. Details of the relevant requirements are available at www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum. Successful applicants will have a strong interest and an excellent academic track record in women’s health, primary health care, health promotion or public health, with an Honours or Master’s degree with H1 or equivalent and experience in the Australian context. Clinical experience in primary care nursing, general practice, rural or allied health is desirable but not mandatory. The project is based in Melbourne, Australia and is available for immediate start. How to apply For general instructions on how to apply to undertake your research degree at Monash, please refer to www.monash.edu/graduate-research/study/apply. To express your interest in this scholarship and PhD research opportunity, we request candidates provide: • A cover letter describing your research interests and why you would like to undertake a PhD (maximum one page) • A CV including qualifications, academic achievements, list of publications, work history and references • A copy of your academic transcript(s) Enquiries Dr Maryam Moradi, SPHERE Senior Research Fellow, maryam.moradi@monash.edu Closing date Tuesday 30 May 2023, 11:55pm AEST