Research Associate

About the role

The research associate in health macroeconomics will work in partnership with other macroeconomists, health economists, and epidemiologists to assess the macroeconomic impacts of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and climate-sensitive diseases, as well as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and related policy interventions in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced modelling techniques to evaluate the economic consequences of major global health challenges and inform policy decisions across Australia and the Asia Pacific.
• Contribute to innovative research linking economic systems with epidemiological outcomes, delivering insights that support better health strategies for vulnerable populations.
• Influence global health policy, contribute to meaningful research outcomes, and build your academic profile through publications, presentations, and collaborative projects.

Requirements

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. macroeconomics, health economics, public health).
• Demonstrated expertise in the development and application of macroeconomic modelling, especially large-scale computable general equilibrium models.
• Demonstrated skills in analysing a variety of data sources, including both macroeconomic, international trade, and microeconomic data.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Experience in the design and execution of research projects evaluating the macroeconomic impacts of policy issues.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement within government and research settings.
• Experience in working in the Asia Pacific region, particularly on macroeconomic policy issues.
• Excellent communication and management skills suitable for coordinating multi-partner research projects and proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Some Key Skills Required:

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. macroeconomics, health economics, public health).
• Demonstrated expertise in the development and application of macroeconomic modelling, especially large-scale computable general equilibrium models.
• Demonstrated skills in analysing a variety of data sources, including both macroeconomic, international trade, and microeconomic data.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Experience in the design and execution of research projects evaluating the macroeconomic impacts of policy issues.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement within government and research settings.
• Experience in working in the Asia Pacific region, particularly on macroeconomic policy issues.
• Excellent communication and management skills suitable for coordinating multi-partner research projects and proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Advanced modelling techniques.
• Economic systems and epidemiological outcomes.
• Policy decision-making.
• Collaborative research projects.
• Multi-disciplinary expertise.

Benefits

17% Superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices

Pay

$91,381 base pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading

Schedule

Part Time (17.5 hours a week)

Benefits

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity
preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
National and International Criminal history checks
Entitlement to work and ID checks
Working With Children Checks
Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
Verification of relevant qualifications
Verification of relevant professional membership
Employment history and reference checks
Financial responsibility assessments/checks
Medical Checks and Assessments

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au