Post-doctoral Fellow

**Job no**: 533113
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Post Doctoral Research Associate

**Post-Doctoral Fellow**
- **Employment Type**:Full - time (35 hours a week)
- **Duration**:2 year**s**Fixed Term contract
- **Remuneration**: $113,911-$121,838 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- **Location**:Kensington, Sydney

**School of Population Health**

At UNSW School of Population Health, we believe everyone has the right to good health.

As the oldest and largest health management program in Australia, our School is a pioneer in public health, global health, infectious diseases intelligence, and health leadership and management. Our response to emerging threats and health challenges includes producing high quality research, providing the next generation of leaders with the skills to transform health systems, and advocating with passion to address health equity. We’re proud to be recognised in the top 20 universities globally for public health research.

**Details of the role**

A Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research. The position will provide technical and research knowledge in the field of implementation science, contributing to a range of projects conducted within the Implementation to Impact program, School of Population Health.

The role of Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to the Deputy Director, Implementation to Impact program, and will have one direct report.

**Some key skills required**:

- A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
- Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
- Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. trial design, surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
- Participate in Implementation to Impact activities to support the growth of the program.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting applied health services research.
- Contribute to the design and conduct of applied implementation research to support the adoption, integration, and sustainability of evidence-based innovations in health service settings, using relevant implementation science frameworks (e.g., CFIR, RE-AIM, ERIC).
- Support the translation of research into practice through the development and evaluation of tailored implementation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of findings across academic, clinical, and policy settings.
- Experience in implementation trial design within in health systems, is desirable but not essential.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
- Please refer to the position description for full details._

**UNSW Benefits and Culture**
- 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**:
**Contact**

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

**Applications close**:Wednesday 23rd July before 11.30pm 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.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 04 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 23 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time