Senior Research Fellow (National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs)

Senior Research Fellow (National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs)

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Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Duration: Fixed Term until 30th June 2027 (possible extension, funding dependant)
Remuneration: $155K - $178K base, depending on experience (+ 17% Superannuation and leave loading)
Work rights: Visa sponsorship not available. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.
Location: Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW

About the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs

The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) is a national research centre for methamphetamine and emerging drugs of concern that embeds research in clinical practice. It aims to support clinicians to detect and respond to new drug health problems by building clinical research capacity and rapidly translating findings into clinical practice.

Role Overview

The Senior Research Fellow is a leadership role within NCCRED within the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The Fellow will develop and lead research and translational outputs, undertake independent research in clinical, community or digital interventions focused on methamphetamine and emerging drugs, and report to the Director of NCCRED with 1-4 direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research and translational outputs related to methamphetamine and emerging drugs.
• Conduct independent research in clinical, community or digital interventions.
• Publish findings and contribute to evidence-based practice.
• Build and manage a small research team (1-4 direct reports).
• Collaborate across disciplines and stakeholders.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• A PhD in medicine, public health, or a related field, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record of high quality, high impact research with evidence of research excellence and leadership.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the End-of-Year Period.
• Fitness passport membership options.
• Access to lifelong learning and career development.
• Progressive HR practices.

How to Apply

Please provide a resume, a cover letter, and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description.
Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Enquiries

Professor Nadine Ezard, Director – NCCRED
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Application Deadline

Thursday 4th December before 11:30pm Sydney time.

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.

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