• Employment Type: Part time or Full time available (21 – 35 hours per week)
• Duration: 3-year fixed term contract
• Remuneration: Level A $88k - $117k (plus 17% Superannuation and leave loading)
• Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

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

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Infection Analytics Program at the Kirby Institute, you will contribute towards the research efforts tackling some of the world’s most important devastating infections. The role will involve applying a variety of quantitative techniques to model and analyse clinical and biological data. This will also involve developing familiarity with the underlying biology, and the clinical and biological literature.

The Postdoctoral Researcher is part of the Infection Analytics Program, reports to an Associate Professor within the Infection Analytics Program and has no direct reports.

Who You Are:

• A post-graduate degree, or other equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, physics, public-health, psychology, computing or engineering and/or relevant work experience. A PhD is highly desirable, but not essential for the right candidate.
• Significant experience or demonstrated ability in data analysis, preferably combined with analytical and quantitative skills and experience in data-fitting.
• Ability to undertake high quality research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Ability to work productively within a team and collaborate across disciplines while also being able to take initiative and work independently when required.
• A demonstrated track record of publications in peer reviewed journals is also desirable.

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​ (pro-rata)
• 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:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Sunday 9^th February at 11:55pm.

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (which are the first 6 points outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not directly address these selection criteria will not be considered. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

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.