Associate Research Fellow

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Job Description

• Fixed Term, full-time appointment (12-months)
• Level A: $97,061 - $113,715 + 17% Superannuation
• Working from Blacktown Hospital, affiliated with UOW Liverpool Campus

The School of Nursing is identified as a provider of high-quality professional education and contributes to the generation and dissemination of knowledge within a research-intensive university. The Bachelor of Nursing program is offered at six delivery sites including, Wollongong, Liverpool, Shoalhaven, Sutherland, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley. In addition, we have an expansive postgraduate portfolio with degrees in Nursing, Mental health, Dementia Care and Health Leadership and Management.

The School of Nursing has an expansive research agenda. Our research strengths include Cardiovascular Disease, Ageing & Chronic Care, Mental Health, Primary Care, Nurse Education and Planetary Health.

About the role

Join a dynamic research environment supporting innovative, high-impact nursing research. In this role you’ll collaborate with academic, clinical and industry partners to strengthen research programs and networks, while contributing across all stages of the research process.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the COORDINATE-CVD Study, helping to design and test new approaches to care for people living with complex cardiovascular conditions. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you’ll provide expert support to the Professor of Nursing and contribute to meaningful, real-world health outcomes.

About you

You bring experience in high-quality cardiovascular research and enjoy working across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes. You build strong partnerships with clinical, community, and academic stakeholders and thrive in collaborative environments. Organised and proactive, you’re confident managing clinical research projects and providing high-level support across programs.

How to apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Acting Director, Centre for Chronic & Complex Care Research, Dr Julee McDonagh via email: jmcdonagh@uow.edu.au or Professor Caleb Ferguson via email calebf@uow.edu.au

Position description

Closing date: Wednesday 17 June 2026, 11:55 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

Special job requirements

• This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description
• This position is subject to a National Criminal Check.
• As this position requires attendance at Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (PG1) Policy Directive (PD2024_015) https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015
• The position is based at Blacktown Hospital but will require travel to other health facilities in Western Sydney Local Health District, and will be attached to the UOW: Liverpool. Travel between study sites in NSW and interstate may also be required.

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The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.