Senior Research Associate

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Employment Type:

Full‑time (35 hours a week)

Duration: 2‑year fixed‑term contract

Remuneration:
Level B from $127,947 base (plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading)

Visa:
Full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract will be required.

Location:

Kensington Campus, Sydney NSW

A Senior Research Associate (Level

B) with mixed‑methods research expertise is expected to carry out independent and/or team research in the field of trauma care, with a focus on management of traumatic fractures in resource‑constrained settings. The role reports to a Professor and has no direct reports.

• Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
• Create scholarly impact recognised by peers in advancement of disciplinary knowledge.
• Conduct research under limited supervision, independently or as part of a team.
• Establish a personal research portfolio and develop independent research proposals.
• Contribute to applications for competitive funding under guidance of senior colleagues.
• Participate as co‑investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications.
• Lead qualitative data management within the process evaluation of the 5‑country HIPCARE trial.
• Develop and maintain qualitative data management tools and processes, supporting regional HIPCARE trial sites.
• Analyse qualitative data, interpret findings and draft manuscripts with qualitative researchers.
• Contribute to research processes and manuscript preparation for the Inormus Study.

• PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to staying current with disciplinary knowledge and developments.
• Track record in hip‑fracture care and/or healthy ageing research, especially in low‑ and middle‑income settings.
• Developed peer networks in orthopaedic research in the Asia‑Pacific region.
• Expertise in designing, conducting and analysing qualitative research using rigorous, ethical and participatory methods.
• Significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High‑level communication skills and ability to network effectively.
• Strong ability to write, edit and publish high‑quality scientific manuscripts.
• Collaborative teamwork, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and relationship building.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Verification of qualifications.

• 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.

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Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Provide a CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria bullet points listed under the Skills & Experience heading. A copy of the Position Description is available on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact:
Anabel Wason – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: a.wason.au

Applications close:
Friday 9th January 2026 before 11:30pm AEST.

We appreciate your patience during the university shutdown and holiday period; please allow delays in responding.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The university reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.