Cardiometabolic health conditions — including diabetes and heart disease — are responsible for the world’s biggest death, disability and healthcare costs, with an increasing number of people impacted. The Baker Institute creates a critical mass of researchers, scientists, clinicians, and professional support staff to tackle this epidemic from benchtop to bedside, and to bring greater awareness to these important issues.
Current opportunities
Human Resources Advisor
We’re seeking a highly organised and solutions-focused HR Advisor to join our collaborative HR team.
PhD scholarship opportunities
Join us in reshaping the future of cardiovascular health. The Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation is now accepting expressions of interest for PhD scholarships commencing in 2026. Work alongside leading experts at the Baker Institute and La Trobe University to address some of healthcare's most pressing challenges. Applications close 3 November 2025.
Research Officer/Senior Research Officer
We seek an enthusiastic Immunologist (Research Officer/Senior Research Officer) to join the research program of Dr Jonathan Noonan and Prof Karlheinz Peter.
Research Assistant
We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the laboratories of Prof Karlheinz Peter and Prof Xiaowei Wang.
Vacation internship program
The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute provides promising undergraduate students a paid opportunity to experience a career in research by engaging in a diverse research environment through one of our selected laboratories at the Baker Institute.
IT Security Analyst
Become a key part of the team that supports some of the world’s greatest scientific breakthroughs.
Cardiac MRI PhDs
We are seeking two cardiologists to join the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute as PhD fellows. The project themes will be heart failure (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction) and cardiac energetics in cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Are you looking for postgraduate research opportunities?
For further enquiries regarding employment opportunities at the Baker Institute, please phone: +61 3 8532 1111. You can also connect with the Baker Institute on LinkedIn.
Why work at the Baker Institute?
Working at the Baker Institute provides the opportunity to be part of novel scientific discoveries and meaningful developments in medical care, which help Australians live healthier for longer. We are also proud to offer a positive workplace culture with strong career support, flexible working, professional development, and many other staff benefits.
Find out more
- Our mission is to reduce death and disability from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other related health disorders.
- This work is guided by five key values: excellence, integrity, effective communication, workplace innovation, and efficient and trustworthy use of funding and resources.
- Our team is made up of more than 650 researchers, clinicians, professional services staff, students and affiliates, working alongside leading partners in research, higher education, healthcare and industry to maximise reach, engagement and impact.
- We are committed to gender equity and diversity, working to empower women in science through a number of significant initiatives.
- We are dedicated to collaborative efforts in closing the gap for Aboriginal health, and have a Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Our central laboratories, offices and clinics are based in Melbourne at The Alfred hospital precinct, giving our team direct access to collaborative opportunities with clinical and research partners in the Alfred Research Alliance.
- We also have a strong presence in Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne’s west, with a focus on health equity.