Research Associate- Population Child Health Clinical Research Group, School of Clinical Medicine

7 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia University of New South Wales Full time
Research Associate- Population Child Health Clinical Research Group, School of Clinical Medicine

Apply now Job no: 526321
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate

Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: 1-year fixed term

Remuneration: Level A Academic $110,059 + 17% super + annual leave loading

Location: Kensington, NSW

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Why this role matters:

The Research Associate will join the Population Child Health Clinical Research Group at UNSW's School of Clinical Medicine, focusing on enhancing research quality and funding to improve child and adolescent health globally.

The role emphasizes mixed methods implementation evaluation of paediatric healthcare models, including the PEACH study, which aims to improve access for priority populations within the Sydney Children's Hospital Network, and the MRFF-funded Transition Compass study, which evaluates a model to facilitate the transition from paediatric to adult services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • A PhD in health-services research, public health or children's health with appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training and/or professional accreditation.
  • Demonstrated experience in qualitative research methods.
  • Competency in basic statistical analysis.
  • Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
  • Experience submitting ethics and research governance applications.
  • An understanding of basic equity-based research.
  • Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to work both independently and part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority.
  • Proven high level organisational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, time management, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Previous research/administrative experience at an appropriate level.
  • An understanding of and commitment to 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.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices
  • Discounts and entitlements
  • Affordable on campus parking

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:

  • Criminal Records Check
  • Qualifications Check
  • Working with Children Check NSW or the willingness to obtain one

How to apply:

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills Required) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Applications close: Monday 27th January before 11.30pm.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.

Advertised: 06 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Apply now for a career at UNSW to grow in an environment that values and uplifts you.

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