Postdoctoral Fellow, Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
Job is based in Australia.
Employment Type: Full time (35 hours a week)
Duration: 2 year Fixed‑Term with possibility of extension (funding dependent)
Remuneration: $91k – $121k base (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Work Rights Required: Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.
Location: Kensington, Sydney
UNSW Medicine & Health
UNSW Sydney ranks among the world’s Top 20 universities. The Faculty of Medicine & Health is a national leader, with strong partnerships across Australia’s premier hospitals, research institutes and healthcare organisations. The role will be based at the new state‑of‑the‑art Health Translation Hub working with academics across the School of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Medicine, and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
The Opportunity
Join a nationally recognised research team focused on improving the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) and contribute to impactful health outcomes across clinical, academic, and policy sectors. You will support a portfolio of multidisciplinary QUM research and education projects. You will contribute to study design, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge translation activities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your academic career while working on research that informs policy and practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and coordinate research activities to high scientific and ethical standards.
- Contribute to the development of research questions and study designs.
- Undertake literature reviews and data analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
- Prepare peer‑reviewed publications, reports, and conference presentations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing research grant proposals and ethics submissions.
- Support knowledge translation and dissemination of findings.
Skills and Experience
- A PhD in pharmacy, medicine, nursing, public health, or a related discipline.
- Experience conducting systematic reviews and health‑related research using qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including academic writing.
- Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, SPSS, SAS, Stata).
- Understanding of ethical and governance requirements in health research.
- Experience contributing to research funding applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a range of perks including:
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
How to Apply
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Provide a resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing the required skills and experience for the role listed in the Position Description.
Enquiries
Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Applications Close
Monday 24th November before 11.30pm Sydney time.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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.