Post-Doctoral Fellow- Paediatric Neuro-Muscular Allied Health Research

Employment Type: Part Time, 14 hours per week

Duration: up until Dec 2025

Remuneration: Level B Academic $123 K -$140 K pro rata (based on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading

Location: Randwick, NSW

Why this role matters:

The Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level B) will conduct independent and/or collaborative research in their designated field, focusing on advancing expertise through specialized activities. Reporting to Professor Michelle Farrar, they will contribute to research projects without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Skills Required:

• A PhD in a 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 with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary models of care for children and families with rare peripheral nerve disorders.
• Expertise in allied health professions e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• 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.
• 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.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:

• NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
• Criminal Records Check
• Qualifications Check
• Vaccinations - this position is based at the Randwick Clinical Campus which incorporates the four teaching hospitals at Randwick: Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women and Prince of Wales Private Hospital. In line with safety and wellbeing obligations, NSW Health requires certain categories of workers to meet vaccination requirements (or have a relevant exemption). Accordingly, UNSW must adhere to these requirements for certain staff based on the Clinical Campus.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to apply

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

[email protected]

Applications close: Tuesday 9^th July before 11:30 pm

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.