Qualitative Health Researcher

• Part-time 0.6 FTE 6-month fixed-term opportunity
• Great opportunity to use your qualitative research skills to assist with the cancer research at the Daffodil Centre
• Base salary starting from $79,784 + 17% superannuation (Pro Rata)

About the opportunity

The Daffodil Centre is a joint venture between the University of Sydney and Cancer Council NSW. This flagship centre combines the strengths of both organisations and the shared goal of a cancer-free future. We are looking for a Qualitative Health Researcher (Level A Academic) to work on a co-designed project that aims to understand how we can improve access to professionally run support groups for people with metastatic breast cancer in Australia.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct interviews with patients, support group facilitators and key stakeholders
• analyse interview data using NVivo
• contribute to or lead the writing of a paper for submission to a peer-reviewed journal
• collaborate with external researchers, consumers and stakeholders within and beyond the project team
• provide qualitative research support to other projects within the Daffodil Centre as required

About you

• post graduate qualifications in public health, psychology or relevant experience within a health setting
• prior experience conducting interviews
• prior experience with qualitative data analysis, such as thematic analysis or grounded theory
• prior experience writing reports or articles for peer-reviewed journals
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong cultural competencies
• excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with external researchers, consumers and stakeholders.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

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

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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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Mouhamed El Chami or by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Wednesday 21 September 2022 11:59 PM