Clinical Research Fellow

• 3 x 0.4FTE, 2 year fixed term positions
• Utilise your exceptional research skills to support and drive interdisciplinary research activity
• Base Salary Level B step 4 – Level C step 1 ($134,403-$138,645) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Chief Executive of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) and Executive Dean Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney are seeking three Clinical Research Fellows to be situated in the Northern Sydney Precinct to support and drive interdisciplinary research activity, as well as build internal research capacity and opportunities for research training of staff in and throughout the Precinct.

The Northern Sydney Precinct collaboration between NSLHD and University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) is directed to three major goals, which underpin the strategic activities around and shared commitments to i) developing our students, ii) investing in our staff and iii) increasing access to clinical trials for our patients.

The Precinct collaboration is supported by Academic Directors from FMH for Medicine/Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy, and Allied Health/Public Health. Each of the three Clinical Research Fellow positions (0.4 FTE for two years) will work directly with the Academic Directors to increase capacity of the team to deliver research training and support and provide a research-active secondment/professional development opportunity for the Fellows to i) apply research skills, ii) upskill their research training and iii) successfully compete for funding to drive and sustain dedicated research projects.

The program represents an exciting opportunity for research focused NSW Health clinicians in the Northern Sydney Local Health District to develop and apply their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the University’s/NSLHD’s standing as a national leader in the discipline/service. This opportunity will be offered at level B, Clinical Research Fellow or Level C, Senior Clinical Research Fellow, depending on the skills and experience.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work directly with the Northern Sydney Precinct Academic Directors
• apply and refine expertise in research methodologies 
• undertake original research (either independently or as part of a team)
• participate in career development opportunities
• liaise and work closely with senior academics and professional staff
• effectively communicate, negotiate, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• successfully compete for funding to drive and sustain dedicated research projects
• establish interdisciplinary research activity across the precinct
• provide research mentoring and support to staff
• produce relevant research projects around functional wellbeing
• build and maintain reputation for academic excellence, to expand knowledge and practice.

About you

• hold or be near completion of a PhD or have appropriate qualifications for enrolment
• demonstrate a commitment to developing a research career
• demonstrate expertise in undertaking health services research
• demonstrate a promising track record of impactful research and publications in their field 
• demonstrate a strong track record of effectively working in and across inter-disciplinary teams, industry and professional institutions, health partners, and stakeholders 
• have excellent project management skills, including time and workload management
• have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and work cross-culturally
• experienced in undertaking research in collaborative environments with a range of stakeholders including researchers, clinicians, and/or policy makers
• have high level research methods skills, including analytical and writing, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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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Sunday 09 October 2022 11:59 PM