Research Fellow - Infectious Disease and Immunisation

• Part time (0.6 FTE) fixed term for 2 years

• Opportunity for a Research focused academic to contribute to research in infectious diseases and vaccination in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific region

• Base Salary $118,390 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute (Sydney ID) is a multidisciplinary Flagship Research Centre within the University which engages multiple Faculties and Schools and whose home Faculty is the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Sydney ID is dedicated to solving two of the greatest global challenges of our time –infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Our vision is to reduce the health and socioeconomic consequences of infectious diseases in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific region, by translating our work into public health and health practice and policy.

This position is based in the Social and Behavioural Insights in Immunisation research group led by Professor Julie Leask and Dr Kerrie Wiley. The group are based in the School of Public Health.

The School is looking to appoint a Research Fellow to undertake independent and collaborative research in the field of immunisation social science in a public health / one health context.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake research aimed at closing national, regional, and global gaps in immunisation coverage

• provide expert technical and scientific support in the relevant behavioural sciences to contracted projects

• demonstrate a sound knowledge of relevant statistical methods applicable to the behavioural sciences, including the capacity to perform relevant statistical analyses as required

• conduct qualitative health research

• synthesise and effectively communicate evidence on vaccination social and behavioural sciences to contracting partners and immunisation program managers

• project management responsibilities in collaboration with research support staff

• contributing to creating a positive workplace culture that values the diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence, and achieving outcomes

• help foster Sydney ID as the face of Infectious Diseases and related research at the University of Sydney.

About you

• have a PhD in behavioural science, social science, Public/Global Health or related doctoral qualifications

• proven experience in the gathering and use of behavioural and social sciences data related to vaccination and other preventive health behaviours, either in human or animal health

• a track record of publications, reports and other relevant research outputs related to vaccination uptake and other preventive health behaviours

• proven experience conducting qualitative health research

• demonstrated ability to provide valuable, pragmatic advice to contractors in global agencies, governments, and civil society organisations

• familiarity with statistical and / or qualitative research software is desirable

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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.

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. 

How to apply

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Tuesday 09 April 2024 11:59 PM