"Senior Research Fellow"

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: 12 months fixed term

Remuneration: $150 K - $172 K (based on experience) + 17% superannuation + leave loading

Location: Randwick, New South Wales

Why this role matters:

The Senior Research Fellow role involves conducting independent, high-impact research, building a nationally recognized research profile, and developing specialist research groups.

The position requires securing competitive research funding, establishing national research networks, and mentoring students and colleagues. Candidates should have an expertise in cutaneous toxicities of immunotherapy. Strong leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to professional development, ethical conduct, and workplace health and safety.

The position will report to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

Skills Required:

• A PhD in epidemiology, and/or relevant work experience with medical qualification and specialist qualification in dermatology (FACD or international equivalent)
• Experience in management of cutaneous toxicities of immunotherapy.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:

• Verification of qualifications

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 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 Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.

To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Merita
Talent Acquisition Consultant
merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Tuesday 6th January before 11:30 pm

Please note: Due to the annual university shutdown (December 23, 2025 – January 5, 2026) and the holiday period, there may be delays in responding to queries and providing updates on applications. We appreciate your patience during this time.

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.

Posted: 03/12/2025