Qualitative Research Fellow-School of Nursing & Midwifery

• Part time (15 hours) fixed term 12 months at Camperdown -flexible work arrangement with ability to work remotely

• Exciting Research Fellow opportunity contributing to significant research in Patient Reported Outcomes

• Base Salary $ 118,390 (pro rata 0.40 FTE) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and is a research centre of the University of Sydney. Read more about us here .

The collection and use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) enhances two-way communication between patients and clinicians, resulting in improved outcomes and quality of life for patients. Associate Professor Claudia Rutherford has been a leading researcher in this field for over 15 years. This research aims to understand what makes PROMs acceptable to clinicians and consumers, when they should be collected, and how PRO data can best be displayed for quality assurance and care. This will facilitate use of PROMs in healthcare, driving change at an individual, service and system level. The outcomes from this research will be significant, not only for NSW, but nationally and internationally.

We are seeking a Research Fellow with experience conducting qualitative research. You will be working closely with our research theme leads and will have the opportunity to make a strong contribution to our research.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake qualitative data collection and analysis, collecting research data via interview or focus groups, enter/store in appropriate software, and prepare analysis/reports as required

• conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on quality data, publication, conference presentations, and securing research funding

• maintain academic and research records for the project(s), including project registers, EndNote libraries and publication registers

• provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate

• monitor and report progress and key findings to theme leads and working group members

• liaise with clinical specialists and affiliated researchers/collaborators regarding study progress and outcomes

• source information, perform literature searches and prepare drafts for research publications

About you

• PhD (or working towards a PhD) in a health-related field (e.g., Public Health). Alternatively, an equivalent level of skill and experience in the area of qualitative research in health settings

• demonstrated experience as a qualitative researcher conducting patient interviews in health-related areas

• experience with qualitative data analysis tools i.e. NVivo

• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods

• a developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders

• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters

• confident in public speaking and experience presenting at conferences/meetings with internal and external stakeholders

• experience supervising and mentoring others

• proven ability to work both independently/remotely and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• experience writing Ethics Committee applications, research protocols, and/or research manuscripts for publication.

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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 reasons for 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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

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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Tuesday 23 January 2024 11:59 PM