Ref 2278/21 Research Fellow - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, School of Medicine

• Campbelltown Campus
• Remuneration Package - $125,306 to $147,860 p.a.
• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for 2 years

Working at Western Sydney University means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is a research leader – with 80% of the University’s research being at or above world standard. We understand the key to your success is unlocking your true potential – just as we do with our students. Our 3,000 staff members work together to enable a dynamic, inclusive and innovative culture that is distinctly research-driven and student-centred.

Western Sydney University is a major urban university spread over six campuses in Greater Western Sydney spanning the traditional lands of the Darug, Gundungurra, Tharawal (also historically referred to as D’harawal) and Wiradjuri Peoples, a region of great opportunity, diversity, challenge and growth. The University has a strong connection to Greater Western Sydney, working with its communities and businesses to contribute to the region’s growth. The University is culturally diverse, with 2,500 staff and 40,000 students drawn from Australia and around the world.

This position represents an opportunity to work in a growing area of medical research. The Research Fellow will be expected to support the research efforts of the School of Medicine through successful applications for competitive grants and other sources of funding. The successful applicant will be responsible for liaising with the Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise staff, academic and industry partners, health professionals and publishing in high quality journals.

Additionally, the successful applicant will develop their research career pathway, supervise higher degree research students, organise and lead research discussion groups and journal clubs and may have financial management of research funds and manage research support staff involved in the conduct of research. The position holder will also be required to undertake teaching.

This is a full time or part-time appointment with the hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant, fixed term appointment for 2 years.

For further details outlining the responsibilities of this position, please refer to the position description. If you are interested in applying for this position, you are required to apply online via this website, and address each selection criteria.

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person.  Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

Remuneration Package: Research Fellow (Academic Level B) $125,306 to $147,860 p.a. (comprising salary $105,885 to $125,030 p.a.; 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Part time appointments will be calculated on a pro rata basis.

Position Enquiries: Professor Aunty Kerrie Doyle, Professor of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health on 02 4620 3954 or email [email protected]

Applications Close: 17 October 2021

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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