Research Fellow - Cervical Cancer Control

• Full time fixed term 3 year role
• Opportunity for a Research Fellow to work on Cervical Cancer control
• Base Salary $113,184- $134,403 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Daffodil Centre is a joint venture between the University of Sydney and the Cancer Council whose aim is to combine the strengths of both organisations towards a cancer-free future. We are looking for a Research Fellow to join the organisation and work in partnership with the Daffodil Centre Cervical Cancer and HPV stream to develop and implement solutions that enable the effective management and delivery of the Daffodil Centre strategy.

The role will have a clinical translational research focus and will support the work of the Daffodil Centre in the international arena including in the Indo-Pacific region and in Australia. It will have a particular focus on the third treatment pillar of cervical cancer elimination.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct research or scholarly activities within the area of cervical cancer elimination with a focus on cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment
• develop and refine research skills and independent research under the supervision of more senior academic staff
• maintain quality, standards and excellence in any research activities and output
• undertakes administration primarily related to their activities at the University
• informally provide mentoring and guidance to Level A academics within the School/ Faculty/Portfolio
• supervise postgraduate research students or projects, where appropriate
• develop productive relationships, collaborations and partnerships with external parties (including research partners, government bodies and industry) which will ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for the profession, industry and/or community.

About you

• hold a PhD/ or equivalent clinical expertise in a field relevant to the discipline
• clinical and/or research experience in the cervical cancer diagnosis, treatment and palliative care
• a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders
• experience in conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity
• a developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector
• demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively across a range of media and forums.

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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 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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Applications Close

Tuesday 20 February 2024 11:59 PM