Research Associate - Food Systems and Nutrition

• Part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed-term role, until 30 September 2026

• Fantastic opportunity to take on a Research Associate role within the field of Food Systems and Nutrition, working at the Charles Perkins Centre

• Base Salary $83,454 - $97,656 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic research team focused on multisectoral food systems policy and public health. Our research programme is multi-disciplinary and action-oriented. We partner with researchers internationally on policy-relevant research and collaborative analyses to address urgent global health and nutrition challenges.

This position will be based within the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, known for high quality health policy research, analysis, advice and education. We focus on improving public health outcomes through policy innovation and practical implementation. The Centre has a particular interest in the policy conundrums posed by the growing challenge of chronic illness.

We are seeking a Research Associate to join the research team. In this role, you will work closely with the reporting manager, Professor Anne-Marie Thow, to complete research administration tasks, analytical support, and project management activities. This role will require the preferred candidate to complete varying tasks on a day-to-day basis, always working adaptably and flexibly.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide administrative support for collaborative policy analysis research related to food systems and nutrition in a multidisciplinary research team

• contribute to project management

• contribute to policy analysis and the preparation of academic papers and policy briefs

• contribute to stakeholder and partner engagement in research and translation

• contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled

About you

• has a Master's degree or equivalent relevant to nutrition policy, food systems policy and/or equity & rights-based approaches

• has research experience relevant to food systems and nutrition

• previous experience in a research administration and project management environment

• has experience with supporting multidisciplinary project management and is familiar with policy analysis methods and interpretation

• high level computer literacy to complete administrative tasks and responsibilities.

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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 role 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

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How to apply

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Applications Close

Sunday 02 June 2024 11:59 PM