Senior Research Associate – The Kirby Institute

Senior Research Associate – The Kirby Institute

• Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
• Duration: 12 month fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus)
• Full Australian working rights are required for the duration of the contract.

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 Senior Research Associate, you will provide academic support and oversight in the development and implementation of epidemiological studies, clinical effectiveness studies, clinical trials, and studies with aims to support knowledge to aid improvements in detection, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases in marginalised populations. You will be involved in research projects from inception through to completion and dissemination and represent the Kirby Institute at national and international meetings with private and public sector groups or agencies.

The role of Senior Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to the Head of the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program and has one Research Officer and/or Assistant direct report.

Who You Are:

• A PhD in epidemiology in infectious diseases, immunology, or a closely related field, and/or relevant work experience.
• Clinical experience in the field of infectious diseases and/or addiction (MD) in addition to the PhD would be favourable
• Desirable: Knowledge of natural language processing and machine learning in electronic health records
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry, in the field of clinical trials in infectious diseases and/or addiction
• 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 with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

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. Submit your application online before 9 July at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). 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):

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

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.

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