Senior Research Fellow in Tuberculosis

• Part time 0.5FTE, fixed term for 2 years  
• Expand at a national level your knowledge within the discipline of Tuberculosis  
• Base Salary from $145,023 (pro-rata rate) + 17% superannuation   

About the opportunity 

Established in 1988, the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a Flagship Centre within the faculty of Medicine and Health, and the premier centre for clinical trials of the University. It is a global leader in clinical trials, impacting future health practice and policy. The CTC is also a leader in research excellence, the methodology of trials, and the translation of research into clinical practice.

The CTC is seeking a highly-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to undertake research into the tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology and interventions to improve TB control in high and low-prevalence settings. This position will be based at the Medical Foundation Building in the University of Sydney. It will involve implementing collaborative studies in Australia and internationally, including Vietnam. Research areas include:

• Clinical trials relating to treatment and prevention of TB
• prevention of tuberculosis (including multidrug resistant-TB)
• active case-finding to identify people with TB in endemic settings
• antimicrobial resistance in resource-limited settings
• TB relapse and mortality
• Early tuberculosis disease

Research methods will include: clinical trials, epidemiological studies, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, health economic analysis and implementation research.

  

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• expand at a national and international level, your knowledge within the discipline of tuberculosis and lead the research program
• make a significant contribution to the research and administrative endeavors while building your reputation towards becoming an authority in the discipline 
• have demonstrated excellence in research relevant to the discipline  
• have an established network of relationships with key academic, consumer/advocacy, industry and/or professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the discipline, School/ Faculty and University 
• have an understanding of and ability to support an academic endeavour from curriculum design to producing leading research and providing a student enabling environment 

About you 

• have postgraduate medical qualifications, such as a Fellowship with the College of Physicians or equivalent
• have a developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research in this field and / or related fields of practice 
• hold experience working clinically with drug resistant TB in an international setting
• ability to work with research collaboratives in an international cross cultural competency
• hold experience  working with various stakeholders in clinical trials within other countries
• have a developing network of relationships with academic, consumer / advocacy, industry and / or professional organisations, partners and stakeholders 
• have experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities 
• a developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the discipline and higher education sector 

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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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Monday 08 April 2024 11:59 PM