Post-Doctoral Fellow - Centre for Social Research in Health

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Work type:Part Time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Post Doctoral Research Associate

• Employment Type: Part-Time (21 hours p/week)
• Duration: 3 year Fixed-Term Contract
• Salary: $88,290 - $117,718 + Super + Leave Loading (will be prorated at 0.6 FTE)
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working)

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:
A Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research.

The Centre for Social Research in Health offers a vibrant research culture in behavioural and social health. It undertakes and promotes exemplary research in health that informs and strengthens knowledge, policy and practice. The Vitalities Lab is a small research group of doctoral students and research associates within the Centre.

The project involves using qualitative and creative arts-based research methods together with social theory to investigate the societal drivers of the meanings and practices that shape public responses to the interdependencies between humans, microbes, social systems and ecosystems. Focusing on using creative methods and cutting-edge social theory as well as research translation and engagement strategies.

The role of Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to the leading Professor and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Contribute as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Contribute to a specific research project under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• A conferred PhD in sociology, anthropology, medical humanities, environmental humanities or cultural
• geography, involving the application of qualitative social research combined with social theory.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research 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 and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.

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: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your interest and suitability for the position in relation to the selection criteria (listed under the ‘skills & experience’ section of the PD) via the application portal, before the 14th of April at 11:30pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

* UNSW is unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have confirmed Australian working rights for the full duration of the contract.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au
* Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

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:31 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:14 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time