Working at Western Sydney University means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is a research leader – with 85% of the University’s research being at or above world standard.

We understand the key to your success is unlocking your true potential – just as we do with our students. Our 3,000 staff members work together to enable a dynamic, inclusive and innovative culture that is distinctly research-driven and student-centred.

The University is deeply embedded in the community and the region we serve, which is Australia’s fastest growing economy and one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia. Our 10 campuses include a hybrid network of technology-infused vertical CBD campuses and more traditional campuses across Western Sydney.

We take pride in challenging the traditional notion of what a university ‘should’ be and are dedicated to ensuring our 45,000 students enjoy the best and most dynamic learning experience possible. From our forward-focused reworking of our teaching methodologies to connecting our learning hubs with industry, we are equipping our students with real-world learning experiences and future employment.

With more than 180,000 highly-respected alumni – including 20,000 working across 128 countries – we are ranked the highest university in NSW for graduate employer satisfaction. Join us as we shape the future of Western Sydney.

The School of Social Sciences and Psychology offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including research programs that combine advanced academic knowledge with real-life training to suit a range of career needs and interests in the following disciplines; Geography and Urban Studies; Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology; Humanitarian and Development Studies; Community Welfare and Social Work; Heritage and Tourism Studies; Therapy Studies; Policing and Psychology.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will oversee, coordinate, and manage a research program on migration and health (NHMRC and ARC funded) while collaborating on other existing projects.

The successful candidate will need demonstrate experience in project management, stakeholders mobilisation and engagement, and working within a multi-disciplinary team. They will be involved in a suite of complex projects, including the design and analysis of mixed methods studies, hence will be expected to be able to use a range of research methods: systematic reviews and meta-analysis/meta-ethnography, randomised controlled trials, multi-level modelling, establishing data management systems as well as qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups and ethnographic studies.

This position will focus predominantly on research using mixed methods funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian Research Council.

This is a Full-time, Fixed-Term for a period of 2.5 years based at our Penrith Campus.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $94,879 to $114,628 p.a. (comprising Salary of $80,174 to $96,862 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).