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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Post-Doctoral Fellow

8 March 2026

Location

Kensington, Sydney

UNSW Sydney

Type

Full-time (35 hours/week), 2 Year Fixed Term

Salary

$127,947 base + 17% superannuation

Required Qualifications

PhD in quantitative discipline (health economics/math/stats)
Economic evaluation & mathematical modelling
First-author peer-reviewed publications
Independent research ability
Team collaboration & communication

Research Areas

Respiratory virus prevention
COVID-19 vaccines
Health economic evaluation
Infectious disease modelling
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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Post-Doctoral Fellow (School of Population Health)

  • Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours a week)
  • Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term contract
  • Remuneration: $127,947 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
  • Work rights required: 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

The School of Population Health (SPH) UNSW is internationally recognised as a leader in public health with research strengths across a range of health disciplines, including infectious diseases and immunisation. SPH has a core focus to investigate and provide new knowledge to help inform policy, governance, organisation, work, and leadership in the health sector through cross disciplinary research with both academia and industry. SPH also has strong associations with research centres and institutes throughout UNSW Medicine.

Details of the role

The Post-Doctoral Fellow at the School of Population Health (SPH) UNSW will work on exciting research related to respiratory virus prevention (with a focus on COVID-19) involving a number of key Australian institutions. The research will use health economic and infectious disease modelling to evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of population health interventions, particularly vaccines. It will involve applying a range of health economic, mathematical and statistical techniques, including economic evaluation and computational methods.

The roles of Post-Doctoral Fellow will report to Associate Professor Anthony Newall and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

  • A PhD (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline, featuring advanced skills in health economics, mathematics and/or statistics.
  • Proven ability to develop and apply skills in economic evaluation modelling and/or mathematical modelling (in the health field).
  • Drafting of scientific papers and where relevant, reports, abstracts and presentations for internal, national and international meetings.
  • Demonstrated track record of first author peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations in English.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
  • Communicate and collaborate with relevant academic colleagues and/or other relevant partners.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

  • 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. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

šŸŽ“What qualifications are required for this Post-Doctoral Fellow role at UNSW?

Candidates need a PhD (or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline with advanced skills in health economics, mathematics, or statistics. Proven experience in economic evaluation modelling and/or mathematical modelling in health is essential, along with a track record of first-author peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Check tips for postdoctoral success. šŸŽ“

🚫Is visa sponsorship available for this UNSW Postdoctoral position?

No, visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold full work rights in Australia to be considered. Explore postdoc jobs in Australia for more opportunities. 🚫

šŸ’°What is the salary and employment details for this role?

$127,947 base salary plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. It's a full-time (35 hours/week) 2-year fixed-term contract in Kensington, Sydney. šŸ’°

šŸ“How do I apply for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position at School of Population Health?

Click 'Apply now' online via JOBS@UNSW. Submit a resume and a separate document addressing the skills in the Position Description. Do not email applications. Prepare with our free resume template. šŸ“

šŸ”¬What is the research focus of this UNSW health economics Postdoc?

Focus on respiratory virus prevention, especially COVID-19, using health economic and infectious disease modelling to evaluate vaccine cost-effectiveness. Involves economic evaluation, mathematical, and statistical techniques. Learn more about research roles in Australia. šŸ”¬

šŸŽ‰What benefits does UNSW offer for this Post-Doctoral Fellow role?

Includes 17% superannuation, leave loading, flexible working, extra 3 days leave over Christmas, lifelong learning, and progressive HR practices. Details at UNSW benefits. šŸŽ‰
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