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Research Officer (Implementation Science)

• Employment Type: Part - time (21 hours a week)
• Duration: 1-Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration: $100,354 base prorated (+17% super and leave loading)
• Location: Based at Kensington, Sydney

Who are we: 

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?

As the oldest and largest health management program in Australia and ranked in the top 50 globally for public health research, our School is a pioneer in population health, global health, health leadership and management. Our work ranges from responding to emerging public health crises to training the future health workforce. You’ll join a considerable institution of learners, thinkers, researchers and innovators, with more than 1000 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students and 200 research candidates enrolled in our School.

Why this role matters:

Play a key role within the Implementation to Impact Team in supporting research projects as part of a multidisciplinary team of professional and research staff, as well as with external partners. The position will provide technical and research support predominantly, but not exclusively, to a project aimed at implementation of point of care testing in infectious disease, with a focus on applying and contributing expertise in implementation science. The Research Officer will also support research administration.

Who you are:

• A university degree in health or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
• Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis, including coding data using implementation science frameworks, as well as conducting literature and scoping reviews.
• Experience and knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and research applications such as NVIVO, SPSS, REDCap, referencing software (EndNote) and commonly utilised programs within Microsoft Office such as Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.

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

Jenny Gieng – Research Manager

E: j.gieng@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Tuesday 7^th January 2025 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.