Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: 2 years fixed term
Remuneration: Level B Academic $123K- $140 K (based on experience) + 17% superannuation + leave loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
Why this role matters:
The Senior Research Fellow, Child Health Services Research will play a key role within the Population Child Health Research Group at UNSW, contributing independent and original research in the field of intervention based child health research . This position is suited to an experienced academic who can demonstrate leadership and initiative in driving research strategy, collaboration, and outcomes.
The Population Child Health Research Group is a multidisciplinary team engaged in clinical and translational research, working across the University of New South Wales and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN), with both national and international reach. The Senior Research Fellow will contribute to high-quality publications, competitive grant acquisition, and meaningful partnerships aimed at improving health service delivery and health outcomes for children and young people. The role involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, health services, policymakers, and academic partners.
The role of Senior Research Fellow reports to the Professor and has no other direct reports.
Skills Required:
- A PhD in health services research, epidemiology, or non-lab-based child health research.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- Experience in trials-based research will be preferred
- Proven ability to generate grant income.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines ad build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- 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.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:
- Verification of qualifications
- Working with Children Check or the willingness to obtain one
- Criminal Records Check
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 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 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 and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.
To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Wednesday 4th June before 11:30 pm
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.
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