Postdoctoral Fellow - Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS)

About the Role

The Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) contributes to high-quality research within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS), focusing on the complexities of cancer survivorship, including work participation, costs and access to care, economic outcomes, equity in healthcare, and improvements in policy and practice. The role supports the design, delivery, analysis, and translation of research that aims to improve outcomes and experiences for cancer survivors. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary researchers, cancer survivors, employers, clinicians, and policymakers, the position undertakes research activities including data collection, analysis, publications, and dissemination of findings. The Post-Doctoral Fellow contributes to stakeholder engagement, research co-design, grant development, research governance, and project coordination, while supporting student supervision and the Centre’s broader research priorities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research activities including data collection, analysis, publications, and dissemination of findings.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, research co-design, grant development, research governance, and project coordination.
• Support student supervision and align with the Centre’s broader research priorities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers, cancer survivors, employers, clinicians, and policymakers.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience. This could include public health, health services research, epidemiology, behavioural science, psychology, rehabilitation science, implementation science, occupational health, or a related field.

Skills

• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Pay

Academic Level A: $118,467 per annum + 17% Superannuation

Schedule

Full-time; 35 hours per week, 1-year fixed term

Location: Kensington, New South Wales

Employment Type: Full-time, 1-year fixed term

Visa Sponsorship: Not available. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights in Australia.