Postdoctoral Fellow - Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS)

UNSW; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

17% Superannuation contributions and 3

Leave loading payments

10 days cultural leave per year

Additional 3 days of leave over Xmas

Discounts and entitlements

Job summary

UNSW invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) to contribute to high-quality research within ARCCS on cancer survivorship, focusing on work participation, costs and access to care, and equity in healthcare. The role supports design, delivery, analysis and translation of research to improve outcomes for survivors.

Working with multidisciplinary researchers and stakeholders, you will undertake data collection, analysis, publications and dissemination, engage in grant development

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research degree required.
• Proven ability to conduct high-quality academic research.
• Strong publication and conference presentation record.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, analyze and translate research on cancer survivorship.
• Engage stakeholders including survivors, employers, clinicians and policymakers.
• Coordinate research governance, grant development and project activities.
• Supervise students and contribute to the Centre’s priorities.

Skills

PhD in related field

Research independence

Publications

Collaborative skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD or equivalent research degree

Job description

• Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
• Duration: 1-year fixed term
• Remuneration: Academic Level A $118,467 per annum + 17% Super
• Location: Kensington, New South Wales
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

This Job is based in Australia

Position Summary

The Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) contributes to high-quality research within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS), focusing on the complexities of cancer survivorship, including work participation, costs and access to care, economic outcomes, equity in healthcare and improvements in policy and practice. The role supports the design, delivery, analysis and translation of research that aims to improve outcomes and experiences for cancer survivors.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary researchers, cancer survivors, employers, clinicians and policymakers, the position undertakes research activities including data collection, analysis, publications and dissemination of findings. The Post-Doctoral Fellow contributes to stakeholder engagement, research co-design, grant development, research governance and project coordination, while supporting student supervision and the Centre’s broader research priorities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research and analytical capabilities, initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The role offers opportunities to contribute to impactful research, build interdisciplinary partnerships and translate research findings into meaningful improvements in cancer survivorship care, policy and practice.

The position reports to the Centre Director and has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills Required

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience. This could include public health, health services research, epidemiology, behavioural science, psychology, rehabilitation science, implementation science, occupational health, or a related field.
• 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.

Benefits And Culture

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

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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.