Senior Research Associate

Job Summary

Senior Research Associate (Level

B) – 24 month fixed‑term, full time (35 hrs/week) – salary $127,947 base + 17% super plus leave loading.

Location:

Hybrid, Kensington, Sydney. This role reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

The Kirby Institute is a world‑leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. It focuses on eliminating infectious diseases, especially through developing health solutions for at‑risk communities.

• Design, implement, analyse and disseminate clinical, epidemiological, and public health research on viral hepatitis, prison health, injecting drug use, and other priority populations.
• Lead end‑to‑end research initiatives – from study design and advanced statistical analyses to publishing findings.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis, manage large datasets, model statistics using Stata and/or R.
• Interpret findings, develop scientific manuscripts and oversee peer‑review processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and translate evidence into public health solutions.
• Work independently and as part of a team, receiving strategic mentorship.

• PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, infectious diseases, or a closely related field, and/or relevant work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in quantitative data analysis, data management, statistical modelling using Stata and/or R.
• Proven ability to execute all stages of quantitative research with limited supervision.
• Experience analysing observational, surveillance, cohort, administrative, health services, or clinical research datasets.
• Track record of preparing manuscripts for peer‑review journals under limited supervision.
• Capacity to develop statistical analysis plans and conduct advanced quantitative analyses.
• Leadership in manuscript development, coordination of co‑authors, and responding to peer‑review comments.

• 17 % superannuation plus leave loading.
• Flexible working and additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Access to lifelong learning and career development.
• Progressive HR practices.

• National and International Criminal history checks.
• Entitlement to work and s.
• Working With Children Checks.
• Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration.
• Verification of relevant qualifications and professional memberships.
• Employment history and reference checks.
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical checks and assessments.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people 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 flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.