Research Fellow - Westmead Applied Research Centre

Research Fellow - Westmead Applied Research Centre

Full time, fixed term for 12 months, with potential for extension

Exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to contribute to a research program focused on Digital Health, Public Health, Health Equity and Health Care

Base Salary Level B: starting from $127,436 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Westmead Applied Research Centre is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to apply and refine their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the university’s standing as a national leader in the discipline. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Academic Director of WARC, Prof Clara Chow AM, as well as collaborating with team members and partners on key projects within the research program.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations and securing research funding
• maintain a research profile through publication of book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles and conference or seminar papers
• develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that leads to knowledge transfer, commercialisation or improvements to policy and practice
• contribute to applications for competitive research grants or funding to deliver research impact
• maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and outputs
• provide informal mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate
• carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty or school meetings
• contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty or school strategic agenda
• contribute expertise through communication of scholarship with industry, forums of public debate, public events, seminars and conferences
• undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• PhD in Digital Health, Public Health, Health Equity, or other relevant fields
• demonstrate expertise and experience in undertaking health services research
• proven experience in data analysis, data interpretation, and protocol writing
• have expertise in the design and conduct of qualitative research, including qualitative studies
• demonstrate a track record of impactful research and publications in their field
• an excellent mentor for junior scientists as evidenced by supervision, mentoring, and support
• demonstrate a strong track record of effectively working in multi-disciplinary teams, industry and professional institutions, health partners, and stakeholders
• strong skills in research, planning and organisation, computer literacy, effective presentations, communication and customer service.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

Applications Close Monday 08 June 2026 11:59 PM

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