- Job no: 543216
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Sydney, NSW
- Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate, Senior Research Associate
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: 4-year fixed-term contract
- Remuneration: Level A $95,036 - $126,711 + 17% super + Leave Loading
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters
The Research Associate (Level A) will contribute to UNSW’s research effort and develop their research expertise through defined projects in their field.
Based at the Centre for Social Research in Health, the role will undertake and support HIV prevention research, including work on a 5-year NHMRC-funded project connected to the GBQ+ Community Periodic Surveys. These repeated cross-sectional surveys of gay and bisexual men and non-binary people inform HIV and sexual health programs.
You will support the investigator team and partner organisations, contribute to an active publication strategy, organise and manage project meetings, and take responsibility for subprojects within the project.
The role reports to Professor Martin Holt and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities Summary
- Contribute independently and collaboratively to research that enhances the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
- Conduct research and contribute to scholarly outputs recognised by peers.
- Undertake research projects under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to the development of research activities.
- Support dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
- Undertake research activities including surveys, literature reviews, interviews and analysis using appropriate research methods.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and workshops relevant to the project as required.
- Assist with supervision of research students in the research area where required.
- Contribute to the execution of an NHMRC Partnership Project focused on behavioural surveillance and HIV prevention among gay and bisexual men and non-binary people.
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.
Skills and Experience Summary
- A PhD in public health, social science, or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research related to HIV prevention and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships with researchers and external partners, including health departments and community organisations.
- Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, including planning and running project meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse qualitative interview and/or quantitative survey data using appropriate methods and software, e.g. Stata and NVivo.
- Experience conducting research with gay and bisexual men and organisations that work with this community.
Benefits and Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in relation to the selection criteria (listed under ‘skills & experience’ on the PD) via the application portal before 11:30pm on the 12th of October.
A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch
For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au
Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.
Eligibility
UNSW is unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract and be able to work at UNSW’s Kensington Campus.
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
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.
Advertised: 2026-09-28 Applications close: 2026-10-12