Research Officer-Viral Immunology Systems Program , The Kirby Institute

Employment Type: Part Time, 17.5 hours per week

Duration: 12 months fixed term

Remuneration: $100K-$107K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

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

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:

UNSW Kirby Institute seeks to appoint a research officer to work on an exciting national research study about health outcomes post-COVID-19 infection called the “Outcomes Post COVID - OUTPOST study” and alongside a Sydney and Melbourne-based team of clinicians/scientists. This research is conducted under the auspice of the Australian Partnership for Preparedness Research on Infectious Disease Emergencies (APPRISE) Long COVID Initiative < https://www.apprise.org.au/broad-research-area/insights-into-long-covid/>. The aim of the APPRISE Long COVID Initiative OUTPOST prospective study is to define the point-prevalence of Long COVID at 12-weeks post SARS CoV-2 infection versus comparison infective (Influenza A/B or RSV A/B) and non-infective controls using an operationalised research case definition for post-viral syndromes.

While the study has a national scope, this position is physically based at the Kirby Institute and will require travel to the NSW sites of recruitment. The research officer will report to the study team about the progress of the recruitment and assist in the overall study day-to-day coordination, study meetings and their preparation, as well as other administrative duties as required, including maintaining an online database.

This position is within the Viral Immunology Systems Program and reports to Professor Andrew Lloyd and Associate Professor Lucette Cysique.

Skills and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in a related discipline (E.g. Science, Medicine) and relevant research work experience.
• Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct research activities with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated high level of computing skills including competency with relevant word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics programs, as well as internet, email and social media platforms.
• 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.
• Relevant experience in primary care or clinical research including demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practice.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

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

Submit your application online before 12^th January 2025 at 11:55pm.

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

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.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.