Postdoc Research Fellow

**Postdoc Research Fellow - Generation Vape (3 days a week, 12-month Contract; Academic level A or entry level B)**

Cancer Council NSW is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity in NSW and our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer, from research right through to support.

**About the team**

Cancer Council NSW and The University of Sydney have formed a Joint Venture, The Daffodil Centre. Cancer Council NSW is Australia's largest cancer research organisation with established links to policymakers and internationally recognised researchers. The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and its Faculty of Medicine and Health, and Cancer Research Network include many of the world's leading researchers across all health disciplines.

The Daffodil Centre combines the complementary strengths of these two partners to concentrate cancer control research expertise, accelerating the partners' aims towards the realisation of a cancer free future. It is an exciting time to join the team

**About the role**

This is an exciting 12-month, 3 days a week contract role to contribute to the Generation Vape Research project, which aims to examine the awareness, perceptions, attitudes, related knowledge and behaviours of e-cigarette use among teachers, parents and young people aged 14-17 and among young adults aged 18-24 in Australia. This will involve working with a research committee of internal and external partners and suppliers using qualitative and quantitative research methods.

The key responsibilities of the role will be to:

- Work in a practical role in the research team assisting in the day-to-day management and conduct of the project under the supervision of academic staff within CCNSW, the Daffodil Centre, and the University of Sydney
- Liaise with other members of the research team regarding project design and methodology
- Assist in the supervision and mentoring of postgraduate students to ensure that project deadlines are met in a timely manner, where appropriate
- Contribute to the preparation of high quality scientific reports and papers for peer-reviewed publication in collaboration with other members of the research team
- Produce high quality oral presentations and present at conferences and stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
- Contribute to the preparation of associated tenders or grants for external funding.
- Work towards increased academic standing, through appointments to external bodies and wider contribution to the field.
- Active and effective participation in project meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Establish and maintain sound relationships with other investigators and relevant key stakeholders.
- Assist in the production of high quality, timely and accurate research outputs, utilising both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
- Regular liaison with supervisor to ensure research objectives are met in a timely fashion and project deadlines are adhered to at all times

**About You**
- PhD or equivalent in public health, psychology, behavioural sciences, or a related area, with a substantial component of qualitative data analysis
- Experience in qualitative research methods, particularly in the area of thematic analysis
- Excellent written communication and report writing skills, and willingness to draft publications for peer reviewed journals
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills
- Experience working with multidisciplinary research teams
- Ability to independently solve problems
- High level interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including conference presentations
- Demonstrated interest in health research
- Willingness and capacity to implement required WHS policies and safe work practice
- Ability to implement equal opportunity and diversity policies and programs

**Desirable**:

- Content knowledge in modifiable risk factors for cancer
- Knowledge of national and international primary prevention public health policies
- Experience in managing projects
- High level verbal communication skills
- Proven publication record in peer-reviewed journals and/or report writing for key stakeholders, such as government departments
- Demonstrated ability in providing leadership in research and protocol development

**About the Benefits**
- Work for purpose and know that your work fosters an engaged, diverse and culturally aware organisation.
- Access to flexible work arrangements including a balanced approach to WFH and office.
- Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.
- Additional performance-based leave available.
- Discounts available for everyday expenses such as private health, retail and fitness.
- Recognised for Voice Project's 2021 "Best Workplace" Award and "Change Champion" Award.

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