Full time, fixed term position for 24 months
Exciting opportunity to be a Research Fellow with Professor Dharmintra Pasupathy
Base Salary starting at $132,533 - $157,381+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to the Reproduction and Perinatal Centre (RPC), a research impact centre within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. The RPC is focused on improving pregnancy and neonatal outcomes through research in reproduction, obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine.
This position is supported through the Prevention Research Support Program (PRSP) Grant Round 7:Maternity and the First **** days, led by CIA Professor Dharmintra Pasupathy. The NSW Prevention Research Support Program supports collaborative prevention and early intervention research that addresses NSW Health priorities and translates evidence into policy, practice and improved population health outcomes.
The role will contribute to research focused on maternity and the first **** days, including projects related to preventive care, management of alcohol and substance use, and service interventions aimed at preventing the primary causes of low birth weight. The successful candidate will support the delivery of impactful health service research through stakeholder engagement, research coordination, data analysis, knowledge translation and research dissemination activities. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead and engage collaborative research across the partner institutions of the program.
The successful candidate will be an emerging health service researcher with a higher degree focused on quantitative approaches to addressing key health service research needs. They will contribute to strengthening research partnerships, supporting grant activities, managing and delivering on research projects and translating evidence into improved health services and outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
provide advice on research direction, methodologies, study design and compliance requirements
coordinate data management processes, including data analysis and reporting to generate meaningful research insights
lead, provide academic input into and oversee the production of research reports, publications and other scholarly outputs
streamline administrative processes supporting research documentation, publications and compliance requirements
facilitate timely report submissions, maintain data integrity within University systems and support compliance initiatives
coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops and community engagement activities to support research translation and collaboration
support the translation of research findings into policy, practice and service improvement initiatives
maintain a research profile through scholarly outputs, presentations and engagement with academic, industry and professional networks
provide mentoring and guidance to junior researchers and students where appropriate
undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you
a Doctorate or PhD and academic qualifications in a relevant field
an emerging health service researcher with demonstrated understanding of health service research methodologies




an emerging health service researcher with experience and established interest in maternal and child health research
a higher degree focused on quantitative approaches to addressing key health service research needs - e.g epidemiology and biostatistics
proven experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity
a developing research profile within health service research or a related discipline
a developing network of academic, industry, government and skilled stakeholders
experience contributing to research projects, grant applications, publications and research reporting
strong quantitative research, data management and analytical skills
demonstrable excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective and successful partnerships across diverse groups
strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple research priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
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 successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 inclusionand we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which 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 asLGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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The University of Sydney's commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
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6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
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