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 and contribute to meaningful research outcomes.
• 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 research.
• Policy issue evaluation.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Research collaboration and coordination.

Benefits and Culture

• 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
• UNSW Benefits and Culture