Research Assistant-School of Public Health

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Assistant to support infant feeding, social media health promotion and global health ethics projects at Camperdown Campus. You will coordinate research activities, assist with grant applications and manage data to deliver high-quality outputs.

Working with researchers and stakeholders, you will contribute to reviews and publications, and help ensure ethical and governance standards are met across projects in a vibrant university environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s level qualification in public health or related field.
• Experience in social media health promotion research.
• Proven ability to conduct literature searches and reviews.
• Strong understanding of research governance and ethics.
• Track record of contributing to peer‑reviewed publications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement research protocols and review methodologies.
• Conduct scoping and rapid reviews on infant feeding and global health ethics.
• Support grant applications and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Prepare and submit human research ethics applications and reports.
• Coordinate data management, analysis and integrity of research data.
• Prepare reports, presentations and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Social media health promotion

Digital health promotion research

Grant applications

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in public health

Job description

• Part-time 0.20 FTE fixed term 6 months
• Support research in infant feeding, social media health promotion and global health ethics at the Camperdown Campus
• Base Salary $93,345 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Public Health is committed to improving population health through excellence in research, education and collaboration.

As a Research Assistant working with Professor Mu Li, you will support the delivery of impactful international and national research projects, working closely with researchers and key stakeholders to coordinate research activities, support grant applications, manage research data, and contribute to high-quality research outcomes

The successful candidate will support a scoping review exploring how social media can be leveraged to promote breastfeeding, with the goal of producing a journal publication. The role will also involve supporting a rapid review examining assent processes for children participating in global health research.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to the design, development and implementation of research protocols and review methodologies across projects focused on infant feeding and global health ethics
• conduct and support a scoping review investigating how social media can be leveraged to promote and support breastfeeding, including literature searching, screening, data extraction and synthesis
• contribute to a rapid review examining assent processes for children involved in global health research, supporting the delivery of high-quality research outputs
• assist with the preparation and submission of grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding body and institutional requirements
• provide advice and support on research governance, ethics, policies and procedures to ensure projects meet regulatory and University standards
• collect, manage, analyse and verify research data, maintaining high standards of data quality, accuracy and integrity
• support the preparation of human research ethics applications, including documentation for a qualitative study involving researchers conducting global health research with children
• prepare research reports, presentations and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and coordinate publication submission processes
• maintain accurate and comprehensive research records, documentation and project tracking systems
• collaborate with academic researchers, clinical specialists and external partners to communicate research findings, project progress and key outcomes
• engage proactively with a broad range of stakeholders, fostering effective working relationships and addressing project-related enquiries.

About you

• a master’s degree in public health, global health, epidemiology, health promotion, research, or a related discipline
• understanding of social media health promotion, ideally in relation to breastfeeding or infant feeding
• experience in social media and digital health promotion research, particularly relating to domestic and global public health campaigns, health communication or behaviour change initiatives- essential
• strong understanding of research governance, ethics requirements and regulatory frameworks relevant to health and global health research
• demonstrated experience conducting scoping reviews, literature reviews, systematic reviews and other forms of secondary research synthesis
• proven experience conducting scientific literature searches using academic databases and evidence review methodologies
• experience coordinating and/or managing grant application processes, including the preparation and submission of funding applications
• experience working in a research-intensive environment within the higher education sectorexcellent written communication skills, with a track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications, reports and other research outputs
• excellent written communication skills, with a track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications, reports and other research outputs
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders across academic, health and community settings.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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 that 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.

Applications Close

Wednesday 11 November 2026 11:59 PM