Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week; Multiple positions available

Duration: Fixed Term Until December 2026

Remuneration: Academic Level A ($88K -$117K) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

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

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Research Associates (Level A) will support the IAP team with evidence synthesis projects, including developing the Framework for Evidence Evaluation in Vaccine Assessment (FEEVA). This interdisciplinary project combines immunology and evidence assessment expertise in collaboration with the Australian Living Evidence Consortium (ALEC, Monash University). The role involves conducting literature reviews in immunology and vaccine development to generate high-quality reports and publications.

The positions are within the Infection Analysis Program and report to the Professor/Program head or other senior members of the team and has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in EITHER evidence synthesis and assessment, and GRADE methods OR substantial expertise in Immunology, Infectious Diseases and/or Vaccine development is highly desirable.
• A university degree in biology / immunology / infectious disease / public health or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
• Proven capability to undertake literature searches, and to identify and assess relevant scientific literature related to the aims of a project.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to solve problems by taking initiative, using discretion and demonstrating attention to detail.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Advanced computer literacy, including the ability to learn and adopt new software packages as required. Demonstrated high-level proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) essential; Covidence skills desirable.
• 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.

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.

Submit your application online before 12^th January 2025 at 11:55pm.

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which is outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the job advert). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

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.