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At Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), we offer career paths working alongside some of the brightest minds and world leaders in their field of research.

Whether you’re interested in becoming a HMRI researcher, health and medical job opportunities, or looking to become part of our professional staff, everyone plays a vital role in delivering quality medical research.
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Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing.

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Professional staff opportunities

HMRI staff provide a range of invaluable services that drive, enhance and accelerate research.

These services include our cutting-edge Clinical Trials Unit, Data Sciences, Health Economics, Research Impact, and Imaging. Our Corporate team also provides a range of support across leadership, partnerships, technology, grant development, philanthropy, marketing, and more.

Benefits of working with HMRI

  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Salary packaging benefits
  • Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
  • Ongoing professional and skills development
  • Regular social and wellbeing programs
  • Access our world-class research facilities

If you’re interested in joining the team, explore our current opportunities or contact our Recruitment team.

Current professional staff positions available

No current positions advertised.

Researcher job opportunities

Due to HMRI’s unique structure and close partnership with the region’s health service and leading university, research positions are primarily managed through the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District.

University of Newcastle – Research Positions
Hunter New England Health – Research Positions
Some research job opportunities that closely partner with HMRI are advertised through this page. The following research employment opportunities are not employed through HMRI. Please refer to the employing organisation for further details.

Apply to be a HMRI affiliate

Health and medical researchers in our region’s ecosystem can join our community and become a HMRI affiliate.

Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing. HMRI is here to support health and medical research in our region.

Become a HMRI affiliate to access our expert research accelerator support system, for discounted access to HMRI’s facilities, networking events, and access to a range of diverse opportunities.
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Who can become an affiliate?

HMRI affiliation is open to individuals who are active in, wish to grow their capability in, or support health and/or medical research; and who meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Employed by HMRI and actively participate in research;
  • Employed by Partner Organisations;1
  • Research Higher Degree Students (PhD or Masters by Research) at the University of Newcastle2
  • University of Newcastle Conjoint or Visiting Academic.

Individuals who previously met the above criteria, but no longer do, and wish to remain connected with HMRI may do so as HMRI Alumni.

1. The University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District and Calvary Mater Newcastle.
2. Undergraduate and Honours students and RHD students not enrolled at the University of Newcastle are not eligible for affiliation.

Benefits for HMRI affiliates
  • Affiliates can access HMRI’s research services including Clinical Trials Unit, Health Economics, Data Science, Research Impact, our Imaging Centre, Histology, Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications

  • Facilities benefits including access to HMRI meeting rooms, hot desks and common areas, opportunities for networking and collaboration, access to seminars, training, events and REDCap.

  • Additional benefits may also include access to a range of labs, the Clinical Research facility, grant and funding opportunities, leadership and growth opportunities for early and mid-career researchers, public promotion of research projects, recruitment assistance for research study participants and access to specialist research equipment.

For more information, please contact our Affiliates team, or register to become an affiliate below.

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