Post-Doctoral Fellow

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Location:

Kensington Campus, Sydney NSW

Employment Type:

Part‑time (17.5 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 required for the duration of the contract. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team on a major data‑linkage project. This role will involve leading the project from inception to dissemination, including ethics applications, data management and analysis, and manuscript drafting for publication. The role will play a pivotal role in advancing evidence‑based insights through linked administrative datasets.

The Post‑Doctoral Fellow reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

• Lead a complex data‑linkage project end‑to‑end, from ethics approvals to data integration, analysis and timely milestone delivery.
• Work collaboratively with research partners, data custodians, and interdisciplinary teams to drive high‑quality outcomes.
• Produce strong research outputs, including journal manuscripts and national/international conference presentations.
• Build an independent research profile by designing projects and contributing to competitive grant applications.
• Support and mentor emerging researchers, contributing to HDR supervision and a positive academic culture.
• Uphold the highest standards of research integrity, ensuring compliance, data security and safe working practices.

• A PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in health administrative datasets and linkage methodologies applying advanced statistical methods.
• Demonstrated track record in research with high‑quality, high‑impact outcomes and evidence of continual research excellence and leadership capacity.
• Experience preparing ethics applications and navigating research governance processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven commitment to proactively keep up to date with disciplinary knowledge and developments.
• Track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High‑level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and s
• 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

• 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

Please click on Apply now to apply online. 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 in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

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

Applications close:
Sunday 25th January 2026 before 11.30pm AEST

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.