Senior Research Fellow -Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program, Kirby Institute

ulliFlexible working /li /ul pThis Job is based in Australia /p h3Employment Type /h3 pFull Time, 35 hours per week /p h3Duration /h3 p3 Years Fixed Term /p h3Remuneration /h3 pResearch Level C or D ($155K- $185K) based on experience + 17% Super + Annual leave loading /p h3Location /h3 pKensington, Sydney, New South Wales /p h3About The Kirby Institute /h3 pThe Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success. /p h3Position Summary /h3 pThe Senior Research Fellow (Level C or D) will play a key role within the Kirby Institute's Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program, leading high-quality research to improve the detection, prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis and drug user health. Reporting to the Deputy Program Head, the role leads the design and delivery of epidemiological studies, clinical effectiveness studies and clinical trials, while contributing to research excellence, competitive grant funding, and the translation of evidence into policy and practice. /p h3At Level C /h3 pThe role is expected to make independent and original contributions to research, establish a nationally recognised research profile, lead research projects, publish high-quality outputs, contribute to competitive grant applications, build collaborative partnerships, and provide methodological leadership across research activities. The role also supports the supervision and mentoring of research staff and higher degree research students. /p h3At Level D /h3 pThe role builds on the Level C responsibilities by providing strategic research leadership across the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program and the broader Kirby Institute. This includes demonstrating an internationally recognised research profile, leading major national and international funding applications and multidisciplinary collaborations, and driving the translation of research into policy, clinical practice and public health implementation. /p h3Some Key Skills Required /h3 h3At Level C: /h3 ul liA PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, infectious diseases, drug user health, or a closely related discipline, and equivalent research experience. /li liDemonstrated expertise in the design, conduct and analysis of epidemiological studies and/or clinical trials in infectious diseases, viral hepatitis, public health or drug user health. /li liStrong track record of high-quality research outputs, including publications in peer‑reviewed journals and evidence of growing national research recognition. /li liDemonstrated experience in statistical analysis and management of complex clinical, epidemiological and/or linked administrative health datasets using software packages such as R, Stata, SAS or Python. /li liDemonstrated success, relative to opportunity, in obtaining competitive research funding and/or contributing to successful grant applications. /li liDemonstrated capacity to independently lead research projects and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams and external stakeholder networks. /li liExperience working with health services, government agencies, community organisations and/or priority populations relevant to viral hepatitis and drug user health. /li liExperience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services, correctional health and/or community‑led research approaches will be viewed favorably. /li /ul h3At Level D (in Addition To The Above) /h3 ul liEvidence of an established international research profile and reputation in infectious diseases, viral hepatitis and/or drug user health. /li liSustained success in securing nationally and internationally competitive research funding as lead investigator. /li liDemonstrated leadership of major multidisciplinary and multi‑institutional research collaborations and programs. /li liEvidence of substantial research leadership, including mentoring and development of research staff and higher degree research students. /li liDemonstrated capacity to influence policy, clinical practice and/or public health strategy through research translation. /li /ul pPlease refer to the position description for full details. /p h3Benefits And Culture /h3 pUNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including: /p ul li17% Superannuation and leave loading /li liFlexible working /li liAn additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period /li liAccess to lifelong learning and career development /li liProgressive HR practices /li /ul pMore information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here /p h3Pre-Employment Checks /h3 pAligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre‑employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. /p ul liNational and International Criminal history checks /li liEntitlement to work and ID checks /li liWorking With Children Checks /li liCompletion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration /li liVerification of relevant qualifications /li liVerification of relevant professional membership /li liEmployment history and reference checks /li liFinancial responsibility assessments/checks /li liMedical Checks and Assessments /li /ul pCompliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW. /p pUNSW 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. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr