Work with us
The science that saves lives rarely happens in isolation
At the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, we bring together researchers, clinicians, industry and community to tackle heart disease, diabetes and obesity — from the laboratory to the clinic and beyond.
Since 1926, we've been building partnerships that accelerate discovery and turn research into real change — for patients, communities and health systems. Whether you're from industry, academia, government or the philanthropic sector, there's a place for you in what we do.
Why partner with the Baker Institute?
We offer something that's genuinely rare: a research environment where world-class science, clinical access and translational know-how sit side-by-side.
Our home within Melbourne's Alfred Research Alliance precinct connects us directly to Alfred Health and a catchment of more than 700,000 patients. This means the research we do is grounded in real clinical need — and the partnerships we form are positioned to deliver real-world impact, faster.
We bring together expertise across the full research pipeline, from discovery science through to clinical trials, commercialisation and public health. Whatever stage you're at, we can meet you there.
Partnership pathways
Looking for career opportunities?
The Baker Institute is only as strong as the people behind it. If you're driven by purpose and passionate about making a difference in cardiovascular and diabetes research, we want to hear from you.
We have opportunities for researchers, clinicians, professional services staff and students at all career stages.
Our partnerships
Our academic affiliations
Our memberships
As one of Australia's leading independent medical research institutes, the Baker Institute is committed to playing a significant leadership role in health and medical research. One way that we do that is by being an active member of peak health and scientific leadership organisations. The Institute is proud to be a member of the following groups: