Post-Doctoral Fellow (Implementation Science)

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Implementation Science)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 1-Year Fixed Term (possible extension funding dependant)
• Remuneration: $106K onwards base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Work rights required: Full time Australian work rights for the duration of the contract.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

What we do

The Implementation to Impact Team at UNSW applies implementation science to bridge the gap between evidence and practice. Their mission is to ensure that the latest research and evidence-based practices are seamlessly integrated into real-world settings nationally and internationally, including healthcare and health behaviours, energy transition, and climate change, ultimately making a positive impact on people's lives.

Why this role matters

The position will provide technical and research knowledge in the field of implementation science, contributing to a range of projects conducted within the Implementation to Impact team, School of Population Health.

Some skills required:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting applied health services research.
• Experience and/or interest in trial design in complex health systems.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

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

Contact (role related questions)

Jenny Gieng – Research Manager

E: [email protected]

Applications close: 14^th May 2024 before 11.30pm

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.