School ECA Groups
Early-Mid Career Researchers Association (EMCRA)
The School of Biomedical Sciences' Early-Mid Career Researchers Association (EMCRA) was formed to support level A and B postdoctoral researchers in our School, across all three departments. We offer opportunities for postdocs to network with each other, and most importantly run an inter-department collaborative seed-funding grant once a year, called the EMCRA Collaborative Award. We are also actively involved with the School of Biomedical Sciences' Research Committee, and Executive Committee, providing a voice for early and mid-career researchers to the senior members of the School.
Please reach out via email or our social channels, so we can keep you up to date with events and opportunities that specifically benefit YOU, our School's postdocs! We are also eager to engage with other postdoctoral early-mid career associations in Victoria. If you represent any such organisation, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Email: sbs-emcra@unimelb.edu.au
Twitter: @sbsemcra
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbsemcra/
EMCA Committee Chairs
Dr Claire Gorrie | EMCRA co-Chair
Bioinformatician, Department of Microbiology and Immunology | Email
Dr Justin Hardee | EMCRA Co-chair
Research Fellow, Department of Anatomy and Physiology | Email
ECA Contact
Dr Leanne Teoh | School ECA contact
Lecturer, Dental Therapeutics | Email
Dr Rachael Moses | School ECA contact
Research Associate, Melbourne Dental School | Email
Early to Mid Career Academics Association (EMCAA)
The School of Health Sciences Early to Mid-Career Academics Association (EMCAA) is established to facilitate inter-connectedness and collaboration between anyone who identifies as an early or mid-career academic within the Department of Nursing, Department of Audiology or Speech Pathology, Department of Optometry, Department of Physiotherapy or Department of Social Work.
EMCAA Committee Chairs
Dr Belinda Lawford | EMCAA co-Chair
Research Assistant, Department of Physiotherapy | Email
Dr Anneliese Spiteri-Staines | EMCAA co-Chair
Research Fellow, Department of Social Work | Email
Dr Ruth Braden | EMCAA co-Chair
Early Career Academic, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology | Email
Dr Josh Allen | EMCAA Co-chair
Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing | Email
Dr Marianne Coleman | EMCAA co-Chair
Research Fellow, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences | Email
EMCA Advisory Committee
The Melbourne Medical School (MMS) Early and Mid Career Academics (MMS EMCA) Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of the MMS Research and Research Training (R&RT) Committee.
With representation from all MMS departments, the committee champions initiatives to support the research and career development of MMS EMCAs and provides a platform for EMCAs to voice their needs and preferences around research activities. The committee links early and mid-career academics across MMS Departments and precincts with the wider Faculty ECA network.
If you are interested in participating please contact our MMS EMCA members below for more information, or email us at mms-emca@unimelb.edu.au.
EMCA Committee Chairs
Associate Professor Kimberley Haines | EMCA co-Chair
Principle Research Fellow, Department of Critical Care | Email
Dr Varun Venkatesh | EMCA Co-chair
Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, Austin Health | Email
Early Career Academic (ECA) Information Hub
Finding your feet as an Early Career Academic (ECA) is smoother when you have easy access to the collective knowledge and support available.
The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health ECA Information Hub provides quick access to the key resources and services available to help you flourish in your academic career.
ECA Contact
Dr Lucas Ferreira | School ECA contact
Academic Specialist, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health | Email
Dr Yamna Taouk | School ECA contact
Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health | Email
ECA Contact
Dr Paul Garrett | School ECA contact
Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences | Email