Research Fellow at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

127436.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Community Engagement, Easy Read Materials, Mentoring, Cervical Screening, Intellectual Disability, Grant Reporting, Administrative Tasks

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Research Fellow – Part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed term until 30th September,2026 manage a complex range of external stakeholders across multiple institutions to support inclusive research delivery Level B $127,436 (Pro-Rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Looking for a Research Fellow to contribute to cutting-edge research in inclusive cervical screening for people with intellectual disability. It sits within a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering the NHMRC Targeted Cancer Research Grant ScreenEQUAL: Overcoming Inequity – Increasing Cervical Screening Participation for People with Intellectual Disability. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Deborah Bateson and stakeholders including Family Planning Australia, UNSW, WSU, Cancer Council NSW, and grassroots disability organisations. Formed in 1856, Sydney Medical School is the oldest medical school in Australia. it accommodates around 1200 medical students undertaking a four-year graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine program, in addition to postgraduate coursework students undertaking a wide range of master’s degree, graduate diploma and graduate certificate courses. In addition to teaching and research facilities on the primary Camperdown and Westmead campuses, Sydney Medical School is comprised of six metropolitan clinical schools and three rural clinical schools where students undertake most of the program. Your key responsibilities will be to: work closely with stakeholders including CI with intellectual disability, academic institutions, and community organisations manage research activities related to the ScreenEQUAL project contribute to the development of Easy Read documents including Lived Experience Advisory Group meeting papers support the implementation of a data linkage study and analysis of clinical trial results contribute to research outputs and grant-related reporting carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings. About you doctorate or PhD in a relevant field proven experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity experience working with people with intellectual disability ability to create Easy Read materials and inclusive research tools a developing research profile in discipline or area of expertise proven experience supervising and mentoring others. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 16 November 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. 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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage research activities related to the ScreenEQUAL project and work closely with various stakeholders. They will also contribute to the development of Easy Read documents and support the implementation of a data linkage study.