• Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
• Duration: 1-year fixed term
• Remuneration: Academic Level A $118,467 per annum + 17% Super
• Location: Kensington, New South Wales
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Position Summary

The Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) contributes to high-quality research within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS), focusing on the complexities of cancer survivorship, including work participation, costs and access to care, economic outcomes, equity in healthcare and improvements in policy and practice. The role supports the design, delivery, analysis and translation of research that aims to improve outcomes and experiences for cancer survivors.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary researchers, cancer survivors, employers, clinicians and policymakers, the position undertakes research activities including data collection, analysis, publications and dissemination of findings. The Post-Doctoral Fellow contributes to stakeholder engagement, research co-design, grant development, research governance and project coordination, while supporting student supervision and the Centre’s broader research priorities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research and analytical capabilities, initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The role offers opportunities to contribute to impactful research, build interdisciplinary partnerships and translate research findings into meaningful improvements in cancer survivorship care, policy and practice.

The position reports to the Centre Director and has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills Required:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience. This could include public health, health services research, epidemiology, behavioural science, psychology, rehabilitation science, implementation science, occupational health, or a related field.
• 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.

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:

Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Sunday 8^th November at 11:55pm.

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Get in Touch:

Aarti

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

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.