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University of Sydney

Research Fellow – Prevention Research Support Program

University of Sydney

. Provide advice on research direction, methodologies, study design and compliance requirements .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$132,533 - A$157,381 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in health service research methodologies, particularly in quantitative approaches such as epidemiology and biostatistics. Proven ability to lead research initiatives, engage stakeholders, and mentor junior researchers while maintaining a strong research profile through publications and presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Doctorate Or PhDQuantitative ResearchHealth Service Research MethodologiesStakeholder EngagementData Management

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Hard Skills
EpidemiologyBiostatisticsResearch DesignData AnalysisResearch ReportingGrant ApplicationsPublicationsCompliance RequirementsResearch MethodologiesAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPlanning SkillsMentoringCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Maternal And Child Health ResearchResearch ProfileCommunity EngagementStakeholder MeetingsScholarly Outputs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide advice on research direction, methodologies, study design and compliance requirements
  • Coordinate data management, data analysis and reporting
  • Lead and oversee research reports, publications and other scholarly outputs
  • Streamline administrative processes for research documentation, publications and compliance
  • Facilitate report submissions and maintain data integrity within University systems
  • Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops and community engagement activities
  • Translate research findings into policy, practice and service improvement initiatives
  • Maintain a research profile through scholarly outputs, presentations and academic, industry and professional engagement
  • Mentor and guide junior researchers and students where appropriate
  • Lead and engage collaborative research across program partner institutions
  • Undertake other duties appropriate to the classification level

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Doctorate or PhD and academic qualifications in a relevant field
  • Higher degree focused on quantitative approaches to health service research, such as epidemiology and biostatistics
  • Understanding of health service research methodologies
  • Experience and established interest in maternal and child health research
  • Proven experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity
  • Developing research profile within health service research or a related discipline
  • Developing network of academic, industry, government and professional stakeholders
  • Experience contributing to research projects, grant applications, publications and research reporting
  • Strong quantitative research, data management and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong planning and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple research priorities and meet deadlines
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of employment
  • Successful completion and maintenance of required pre-employment, background and relevant clearance checks

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 17% superannuation
  • Full-time fixed-term employment for 24 months
  • Diversity and inclusion programs
  • Support for careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people living with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and LGBTIQ people
  • Reasonable adjustments and alternate-format documents available