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Senior Research Fellow (National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term until 30^th June 2027 (possible extension, funding dependant)
• Remuneration: $155K - $178K base, depending on experience (+ 17% Superannuation and leave loading)
• Work 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: Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW

National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs

The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) is a national research centre for methamphetamine and emerging drugs of concern that embeds research in clinical practice. It aims to support clinicians to detect and respond to new drug health problems by building clinical research capacity and rapidly translating findings into clinical practice. 

Why this role matters  

The Senior Research Fellow is a leadership role at NCCRED within the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health and will develop and lead research and translational outputs. The Fellow will undertake independent research in clinical, community or digital interventions with a focus on methamphetamine and emerging drugs. The position reports to the Director of NCCRED and has 1-4 direct reports.

Key skills required:

• A PhD in medicine, public health, or related field, and/or relevant work experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a staff benefits including:​ 

• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the End-of-Year Period​ 
• Fitness passport membership options
• 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, a cover letter 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.

Enquiries:

Professor Nadine Ezard, Director - NCCRED     

E:  nadine.ezard@svha.org.au

Applications close: Thursday 4^th December before 11.30pm, Sydney time.

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.