Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: 2 years Fixed Term; Commencement date: Late January 2025

Remuneration: Level B or Level C Academic $123 K - $172 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, New South Wales; Hybrid working options available with a minimum of 3 days on campus; Remote working options not available

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

Why this role matters:

The Post-Doctoral Fellow/Senior Research Fellow will provide academic leadership in advancing a program of translational research focused on the health and wellbeing of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

This includes overseeing a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Project, as well as actively pursuing additional research funding and grants. The role involves leading research projects, producing peer-reviewed publications, supervising students and staff, and contributing to the capacity-building efforts at the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.

Additionally, the Fellow will offer expert advice to stakeholders, particularly on issues related to policy and practice in intellectual and developmental disability health care.

 The role of Post-Doctoral Fellow/Senior Research Fellow reports to the Director of the National Centre or their delegate and will have 3-5 direct reports including people with lived experience of intellectual disability, research staff and PhD students.

Skills Required:

At Level B:

• Primary degree in medicine, nursing or allied health disciplines, registerable in Australia, with extensive experience in intellectual and developmental disability health or allied health care.
• A PhD in a related discipline, and/ or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated track record in research in the area of intellectual or developmental disability health, including demonstrated ability to contribute to attracting research and other funding and produce outcomes of high quality.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and supervision in the area of intellectual or developmental disability health.
• Demonstrated experience leading co-designed and mixed methods research projects, including supervising co-researchers with a lived experience of intellectual or developmental disability.
• A record of successful interaction with government authorities and professional organisations, particularly capacity to work effectively across sectors providing support to people with intellectual disability.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

At Level C (in addition to the above):

• Demonstrated relationships within discipline industry and professions in the field of intellectual and developmental disability health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated experience in forming research groups in area of specialist expertise and research methods.
• Peer and sector recognition and established research networks in intellectual and developmental disability health at a national level.
• Obtainment of research income from nationally competitive grants.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:

• NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
• Verification of qualifications

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.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role.  

To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Wednesday 27 November before 11:30 pm

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.