Research Fellow Job at UNSW, Philadelphia, PA

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  • UNSW
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

This Job is based in Australia

Research Fellow-The Kirby Institute

  • Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
  • Duration: Fixed Term until 31/08/2028
  • Remuneration: $127,947-$150,831 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
  • Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
  • Location: Kensington, Sydney

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.

Details of the role

The Research Fellow will perform research directly related to a NHMRC Partnership Project ‘Infectious pathogens and associated risk factors in blood donors: protecting the blood supply while providing a window into the wider community’, and the ‘Syphilaxis Study’.

The researcher will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, including internal and external investigators and partners, within the Partnership. The position-holder is responsible for study design, coordinating the submission of ethics applications, the development of study protocols, coordinating the conduct of data collection, analysis and writing research manuscripts.

The role of Research Fellow reports to the Scientia Professor and Program Head.

Some Key Skills Required

  • A PhD in public health or a similar relevant field.
  • Design, develop, coordinate and implement public health research on blood donation and infectious diseases leading to policy impact, publications in high impact journals and presentations at major national and international conferences.
  • Design, develop, coordinate and implement public health research related to infectious diseases in at-risk populations with a particular focus on sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses.
  • Demonstrated experience in quantitative public health research related to infectious agents and the blood supply.
  • Demonstrated experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and reports.
  • Develop and maintain datasets, conduct data management and statistical analyses of quantitative data.
  • Mentor and supervise MSc and PhD candidates and contribute to HDR review panels.
  • Establish and maintain research collaborations with NHMRC Partnership Project stakeholders.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Pre-employment Checks Required For This Position

  • Verification of Qualifications

UNSW Benefits And Culture

  • 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 on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact :

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 7th January before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Fixed term contract, Flexible hours,

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