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    Senior Research Associate/Senior Research Fellow – The Kirby Institute - Sydney, Australia - University of New South Wales

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    Senior Research Associate/Senior Research Fellow – The Kirby Institute

    • Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
    • Duration: 12 month fixed term contract (possibility of extension)
    • Remuneration: Level B/C Dependent on experience - $119,440 - $166, % Super and leave loading
    • Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus)
    • Full Australian working rights 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/Senior Research Fellow, you will coordinate and manage surveillance activities with people who inject drugs. The primary function of this position is to develop, implement and evaluate surveillance activities, including the Australian Needle and Syringe Program Survey (ANSPS), the National Needle and Syringe Program Minimum Data Set (NSP MDS) and the NSW Needle and Syringe Program Enhanced Data Collection (NNEDC). The position will involve consultation and liaison with national, State and Territory government health departments, public health professionals, service providers, researchers and affected communities, as well as interaction with other Kirby Institute programs.

    The role reports to Professor Lisa Maher and has no direct reports. At Level B the role no direct reports and at Level C the role has 2 direct reports.

    Who You Are:

    At a Level B specific skills and experience for this role include:

    • A Masters or PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a similar relevant field related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
    • Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
    • Demonstrated experience in data management and quantitative analysis of large datasets with statistical analysis packages (e.g., SAS, STATA).
    • Knowledge of infectious disease control and harm reduction programmes, including Australia's national blood-borne virus strategies.
    • Knowledge and familiarity of Needle Syringe Programs
    • 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.

    Additional skills and experience to be considered at a Level C:

    • A PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a similar relevant field related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
    • Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact (peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals) with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
    • Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.

    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 19 May 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 .

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

    Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

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    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.



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