Research Fellow – Integrated Healthcare Systems

• Employment Type: Part - time (14 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 15^th June 2027
• Remuneration: $127,947 base prorated (+17% super, leave loading)
• Working rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

School of Population Health

At UNSW School of Population Health we believe everyone has the right to good health. We’re on a mission to address health equity no matter where a person lives. Will you join us?

We are one of the five Schools within UNSW Medicine and Health, and we are a leader in public health, health leadership and management and health systems strengthening. The School’s mission is to promote health, prevent disease and to strengthen health systems, and is at the forefront of research and education. It offers a broad array of post graduate course work Masters programs as well supporting post graduate research degrees and is situated in the University’s new Health Translation Hub at our Kensington campus.

Why this role matters  

The Research Fellow (Level B) will be expected to carry out independent and/or team research to improve health services access and delivery across the continuum of care, living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

The role involves advancing research expertise in complex healthcare, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme and My Aged Care, with a particular focus on current models of MND care coordination. This includes examining the scope of practice, barriers, and facilitators influencing the effectiveness of the role, as well as applying qualitative and co-design methodologies to design a MND care coordinator model tailored to the Australian health system context.  

Key skills required:

• A PhD in a health-related or social sciences-related discipline, or equivalent research and/or sector experience involving the healthcare system, including qualitative methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of healthcare systems and service delivery for individuals with neuro-progressive and/or other chronic conditions. Experience working collaboratively in healthcare research, especially involving co-design, knowledge translation, implementation science, or health equity.
• Familiarity with rural healthcare contexts and the lived experiences of families accessing complex care.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• 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.
• A track record of significant involvement with the research profession and/or healthcare providers and managers, not-for-profit organisations, and with people with lived experience of a complex health condition and/or carer.
• High-level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students, staff, health care providers, people with lived experiences and not-for-profit organisations/advocates.

Full details can be found in the position description.

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 make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Enquiries:

Dr Karen Hutchinson, School of Population Health.

E:  karen.hutchinson@unsw.edu.au  

Applications close: Sunday 24^th August 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.