Research Associate

Overview

Join UNSW Canberra as a Research Associate (Health Services Research/Epidemiology).

Location: Randwick Clinical Campus, Sydney NSW

Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Duration: 1-year fixed-term contract

Remuneration: Level C $91k - $121k base + 17% Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading

Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Application close: Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:55pm (Sydney time).

Note: This job is based in Australia.

Role and Responsibilities

• The Research Associate (Health Services Research/Epidemiology) will work within the Population Child Health research group, School of Clinical Medicine UNSW, and will support research services and develop novel research by increasing quality publication output and grant income with the aim of improving the health, wellbeing and development of children and young people locally, nationally and internationally.
• Provide statistical and epidemiological support for intervention-based studies and grant applications.
• Conduct research activities, including surveys, literature reviews, data collection and recording results using appropriate research methods under the guidance of a research leader.
• Support dissemination of research outcomes through suitable channels, and present at conferences and/or workshops.
• Report directly to the Head of the Population Child Health research group; has no direct reports.

About the Team

The Population Child Health research group UNSW is an integrated, multidisciplinary, translational research team working across the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network with partners in Local Health Districts, State and Commonwealth governments to inform service delivery and policy through innovation, collaboration, research, policy development and advocacy.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Epidemiology/Statistics or related discipline, and/or an appropriate level of expertise gained from experience, training and/or professional accreditation.
• Competency in statistical software, preferably R, SAS and/or Stata, and previous experience working with large data sets.
• Experience in design and evaluation of trials would be beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Proven ability to undertake high-quality academic research (including study design, grant writing, and ethics applications) and conduct independent research with limited supervision, managing priorities and attention to detail.
• Commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Understanding of UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Verification of qualifications
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Criminal Records Check

Benefits

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Anabel Wason - Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:55pm (Sydney time).

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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