Research Fellow

About the role

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

This role is a part-time (14 hours per week) fixed-term contract until 28 June 2030, based at the UNSW Kensington Campus.

Responsibilities

As a Research Fellow, you will undertake independent and collaborative research within a funded research program focused on LGBTIQA+ health and/or women’s health. Working as part of a collaborative research team, you will contribute to high-quality research, research translation and community engagement that advances knowledge and delivers meaningful impact.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research as part of funded research projects.
• Undertake research activities including ethics applications, qualitative data collection, analysis and management of diverse research data.
• Produce high-quality research outputs that advance disciplinary knowledge and scholarly impact.
• Contribute to research collaborations and support the research activities of colleagues.
• Mentor and support Higher Degree Research students through project supervision.
• Contribute to research translation, dissemination and engagement with academic, community and NGO stakeholders.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A PhD in sociology, cultural studies, public health or another relevant discipline, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively maintaining current knowledge of LGBTIQA+ health and/or women’s health.
• Demonstrated experience managing large research projects, including ethics applications, data collection, analysis and the management of diverse research data.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methodologies and experience designing and conducting qualitative research.
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality, high-impact research with evidence of research translation and dissemination.
• A track record of significant community engagement through research, policy and/or advocacy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with academic, community and NGO stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and contribute effectively within a research team.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

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

Pay

The remuneration for this role is $133,065 - $156,864 + 17% Super + Leave Loading (pro rata).

Schedule

This is a part-time role, working 14 hours per week, with a fixed-term contract until 28 June 2030.