Work at Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
One of the greatest threats to the health and productivity of Australia is the increasing rate of obesity and its complications, especially diabetes and heart disease. The Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, has been created through the merger of two of the nation’s most distinguished research organisations the Baker Heart Research Institute and the International Diabetes Institute. Baker IDI creates a critical mass of researchers, scientists and clinicians to strengthen and broaden our approach to tackle this epidemic.
From time-to-time we have career opportunities across a range of different areas including: Research, Occupational Health & Safety, Nursing, Laboratory, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities Management, Clinical Services and Administration.
Working at Baker IDI offers flexibility, professional development and the opportunity to be a part of a research centre of world renown. Benefits of working at Baker IDI include salary packaging, an employee assistance program, subsidised parking and an active social club as well as modern laboratory facilities and offices adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street and Fawkner Park.
For information on employment opportunities at Baker IDI phone: +61 3 8532 1111.
Post Graduate Projects
The listing of Post graduate studies is now open. Refer to the list of projects available and the Guide for Baker IDI Postgraduate scholars for more details
Baker IDI Scholarships
Baker IDI is proud to offer students access to our own scholarship program.
Students with outstanding undergraduate records who attract APS or equivalent biomedical scholarships are encouraged to apply for elite research stipend awards (up to 6 awarded per year), which significantly supplement their income for the duration of their research studies. In addition, there are a limited number of scholarships awarded 'in-house' to support postgraduate studies of students fulfilling specific criteria.
All scholars are encouraged to present their work in the form of poster sessions and seminars held during the year and to attend national and international conferences. To facilitate this, each PhD student is allocated a travel budget, including provision for one international meeting during the course of his or her studies.
For more information about Baker IDI Scholarships Ph: +61 3 8532 1111.