• Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
• Duration: 12-month fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $136,859 – $157,015 + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

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. Through innovative and world-class research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies to improve health.

Why Your Role Matters:

As a Senior Research Fellow, you will coordinate and manage surveillance activities and related research with people who inject drugs. The primary function of this position is to develop, implement and evaluate surveillance activities, including the Australian Needle and Syringe Program Survey (ANSPS), the National Needle and Syringe Program Minimum Data Set (NSP MDS), and the NSW Needle and Syringe Program Enhanced Data Collection (NNEDC). The position will involve consultation and liaison with national, State and Territory government health departments, public health professionals, service providers, researchers and affected communities, as well as interaction with other Kirby Institute programs.

The role of Research Fellow reports to the Professor and has two direct reports.

Who You Are:

• A PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a similar relevant field or related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• 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 (peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals) with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence.
• Knowledge of infectious disease control and harm reduction programmes, including Australia’s national blood-borne virus strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research or surveillance with a focus on infectious diseases and risk behaviour among people who use drugs.
• Detailed knowledge and familiarity with all aspects of NSP service delivery, including administration and data collection mechanisms.
• Clear evidence of capacity for research leadership.
• Demonstrated experience writing reports for non-expert stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in data management and quantitative analysis of large datasets with statistical analysis packages (e.g., SAS, STATA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

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:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description).

A position description is attached.

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

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Research Fellow - The Kirby Institute enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.