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Post-Doctoral Fellow/Implementation Scientist (Paediatric Asthma Program)

• Employment Type: Part - time (17.5 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2026 (possible extension, funding dependant)  
• Remuneration: $123,620 base prorated (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Visa: Full Australian working rights will be required for the duration of the contract
• Location: The Bright Alliance Building, Level 8, Corner of Avoca and High Street, Randwick, NSW.

Why this role matters:

We are looking for an emerging Post-Doctoral Fellow to work across an asthma program of work within the National Paediatric Applied Research Translation Initiative (N-PARTI).

The position will work with our expert groups to bring the evidence base up to date; coordinate the co-design of interventions and development of resource materials; pilot and refine the intervention; roll-out the intervention as part of a demonstration program; assist with evaluation of implementation fidelity and program outcomes; and develop and promulgate tools for taking the programs to scale.

Key skills required:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline such as a clinical discipline, psychology or a social science
• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian health system
• Experience in primary healthcare and/or paediatric care
• Demonstrated ability to undertake quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis in support of intervention implementation
• 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 capacity to present papers at conferences and workshops
• Demonstrated capacity to lead formal literature reviews
• Experience of multi-stakeholder teamwork and capacity to work with a range of healthcare
• stakeholders including consumers, clinicians, managers and policy makers
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Vaccinations:

In line with safety and wellbeing obligations, NSW Health requires certain categories of workers to meet vaccination requirements including Covid vaccination (or have a relevant exemption). Accordingly, UNSW must adhere to these requirements for certain staff based on the Clinical Campus.

UNSW 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 on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. If you can provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact (role related questions)

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition

E:  merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 3^rd November before 11.30pm

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.