Post-Doctoral Fellow (Justice Health), University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Kensington, Australia

Last Date: 07 Jan 2024.

  • Employment Type: Full – time (35 hours a week)
  • Duration: 3-Year Fixed Term contract
  • Remuneration: $85K – $113K base (+ 17% Superannuation and leave loading)
  • Work rights: Full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract required.
  • Location: Kensington, Sydney

Why this role matters  

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute towards the research effort of UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their field of research.

Play a key role in providing project management support to an NHMRC funded study (A-Plus) examining the health and wellbeing of older people in prison and those transitioning from prison to the community. Exceptional organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, which involves external stakeholder management. A focus of this role will be in setting up and managing data health data collection from various prisons in NSW.

Who you are:

  • A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
  • Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
  • Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

  • 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
  • Flexible working ​ 
  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
  • Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the criteria listed in the position description.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact (role related questions only)

Professor Tony Butler – School of Population Health

E:  [email protected]  

Applications close:  Sunday, 7th January 2024 before 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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