Research Associate- International Centre for Future Health Systems & School of Built Environment
- University of New South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Jun 29, 2026
Job Description:
- Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
- Duration: 2 years fixed term
- Remuneration: Professional Level A $113,911+ 17% Super + Annual Leave loading
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
International Centre for Future Health Systems and the Built Environment
Our built environment, housing and community infrastructure directly shape human health, from cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and injury risk to mental health and social participation. Similarly, the design of the spaces and environments in which we care for people across acute, community and home-based care contexts have a significant impact on both individual and societal health outcomes.
To develop equitable, resilient and sustainable future health systems in Australia, and globally, there is an urgent need for the integration of building science, design methodologies and architectural research within health promotion, policy, and system design and delivery.
To advance the exchange and production of knowledge across these sectors, the UNSW International Centre for Future Health Systems and School of Built Environment are collaboratively recruiting a Level A Post Doctoral Research Associate focused on the built environment dimensions of future health systems.
Position Summary
The position will be based in the International Centre for Future Health Systems, Faculty of Medicine and Health, working in partnership with the School of Built Environment, Faculty of Arts Design and Architecture.
The role would be focused on strengthening capacity to address built environment determinants of health, generate policy-relevant evidence for healthy and climate-resilient buildings and communities, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in future health systems research across UNSW.
This role would position UNSW at the forefront of research seeking to understand and influence how the design and operation of buildings and health facilities shape the health systems of the future.
Some Key Skills Required:
- A PhD in a related discipline (either in the built environment, such as architecture, architectural science, construction, or health systems such as medicine, public health) and relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments in future health systems and the built environment.
- 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.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- 10 days paid cultural leave per year
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered. For more information, refer to the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Monday 20th July at 11:55pm.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
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.
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Job Description:
- Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
- Duration: 2 years fixed term
- Remuneration: Professional Level A $113,911+ 17% Super + Annual Leave loading
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
International Centre for Future Health Systems and the Built Environment
Our built environment, housing and community infrastructure directly shape human health, from cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and injury risk to mental health and social participation. Similarly, the design of the spaces and environments in which we care for people across acute, community and home-based care contexts have a significant impact on both individual and societal health outcomes.
To develop equitable, resilient and sustainable future health systems in Australia, and globally, there is an urgent need for the integration of building science, design methodologies and architectural research within health promotion, policy, and system design and delivery.
To advance the exchange and production of knowledge across these sectors, the UNSW International Centre for Future Health Systems and School of Built Environment are collaboratively recruiting a Level A Post Doctoral Research Associate focused on the built environment dimensions of future health systems.
Position Summary
The position will be based in the International Centre for Future Health Systems, Faculty of Medicine and Health, working in partnership with the School of Built Environment, Faculty of Arts Design and Architecture.
The role would be focused on strengthening capacity to address built environment determinants of health, generate policy-relevant evidence for healthy and climate-resilient buildings and communities, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in future health systems research across UNSW.
This role would position UNSW at the forefront of research seeking to understand and influence how the design and operation of buildings and health facilities shape the health systems of the future.
Some Key Skills Required:
- A PhD in a related discipline (either in the built environment, such as architecture, architectural science, construction, or health systems such as medicine, public health) and relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments in future health systems and the built environment.
- 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.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- 10 days paid cultural leave per year
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered. For more information, refer to the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Monday 20th July at 11:55pm.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
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.
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