Research Fellow/senior Research Fellow – The Kirby Institute

Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow – The Kirby Institute

• Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
• Duration: 12 month fixed term contract
• Remuneration: Level B/C (dependent on experience)
• Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) research group conducts research aiming to improve current strategies for control and elimination of these diseases. To achieve that goal, we lead large-scale community-based intervention studies as well as epidemiological surveys and conduct monitoring and evaluation of NTD control programs.

Why Your Role Matters:

As a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow, your primary function will be to develop, implement and analyse research projects aiming to assess the burden of NTDs in endemic countries or the impact of NTD control strategies. NTDs of interest include: soil-transmitted helminths, trachoma, schistosomiasis, yaws and scabies. Settings may include Solomon Islands, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, Angola and Vanuatu.

The position will involve consultation and liaison with national ministries of health, researchers in Australia and overseas and affected communities, as well as interaction with other Kirby Institute programs.

The role reports to the Associate Professor Susana Vaz Nery and may have direct reports in the future.

Who You Are:

At a Level B specific skills and experience for this role include:

• A PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a similar relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research with a focus on infectious diseases, including in communities in the Asia-Pacific Region or Africa.
• 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.
• Strong skills in data management and quantitative analysis with a statistical analysis package (e.g., SAS, Stata).
• Laboratory experience in qPCR, ELISAs, multi-bead serological assays, and microscopy is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and/or reports for non-expert stakeholders.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Knowledge of infectious disease control programmes, as relevant to low- and middle-income countries.

To be considered at a Level C, you will display the following additional skills and experience:

• Significant track record in publication, presentation, and grant submission.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualise novel research questions in areas relevant to global health, and to develop these into research outputs.
• Evidence of an increasing trajectory of research excellence and productivity.
• Demonstrated experience preparing grants for research in global health.

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:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 2nd April at 11:55pm. Your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

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