"Quantitative Researcher"

Job Description:

(Level B) $114,917 to $135,932 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed-term, full-time position (1 FTE) available for 24 months with the possibility of extension.

Quantitative researcher with experience in primary care.

The Discipline of General Practice supports teaching, research, clinical practice and the development of better prevention and public health policies. This research position will contribute to the coordination of quantitative research projects and support other researchers' activities in the Discipline of General Practice. These initiatives are principally developed in primary health settings, and the selected candidate will assist with coordinating quantitative research projects and contribute to the design of quantitative studies, especially in chronic disease prevention/management, pharmacoepidemiology and big data research. The successful candidate will also develop and strengthen internal and external relationships with relevant research groups and stakeholders.

As a Quantitative Researcher at the Adelaide Medical School, you will work with a team of clinicians, data analysts, qualitative researchers, and community representatives to provide research support in different initiatives related to the prevention, diagnosis and management of different conditions in primary care. Working with a dynamic team of primary care researchers, you will play an essential role in developing new grant applications, assist with the supervision of postgraduate students and support the preparation of publications arising from these activities.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in epidemiology, public health, medical sciences or other areas relevant to primary health care
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the coordination of quantitative health research projects, preferably in primary care or related fields
• Demonstrated experience leading quantitative data analyses and the reporting of health research findings
• Track record of health-related publications, with proven experience of contributing substantially to preparation of manuscripts (literature review, analysis, interpretation, writing, submission)
• Experience contributing to the development of research funding applications, with a demonstrated interest and capacity to build independent grant-writing expertise

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 6 October 2025

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Associate Professor David Gonzalez

Discipline of General Practice, Adelaide Medical School

P: +61 8 8313 1631

E: david.gonzalez@adelaide.edu.au