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

• Conduct high-quality research in cancer survivorship, including data collection, analysis, and publication.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, cancer survivors, employers, clinicians, and policymakers.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, research co-design, and grant development.
• Support research governance, project coordination, and student supervision.
• Disseminate research findings to improve cancer survivorship care, policy, and practice.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a related discipline, such as public health, health services research, epidemiology, behavioural science, psychology, rehabilitation science, implementation science, occupational health, or a related field.

Skills

• Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $118,467 per annum + 17% superannuation.
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
• Career development opportunities and additional leave loading payments.

Schedule

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

Location: Kensington, New South Wales, Australia. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights in Australia.