Research Associate / Senior Research Associate- National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Dis[...]

Research Associate / Senior Research Associate- National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health

This Job is based in Australia.

Employment Type : Full Time, 35 hours per week (Part Time option of a min 0.6FTE maybe considered for the right candidate)

Duration : Fixed Term; 12 months

Remuneration : Academic Level A or B : $123K- $145 K based on experience + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location : Kensington, New South Wales

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, established at UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, is a significant national initiative dedicated to improving the health of people with intellectual disability.

Why This Role Matters

The Research Associate (Level A) / Senior Research Associate (Level B) will contribute to a program of clinical and translational research in intellectual and developmental disability mental health, with a particular focus on the mental health of autistic people.

Based within the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health at UNSW Sydney and reporting to the Chair of Intellectual Disability Mental Health, the position will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver high-impact research and capacity-building initiatives.

Skills Required

• A primary degree in medicine, psychology, nursing or allied health disciplines, registerable in Australia.
• A PhD in a related discipline, and / or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated capacity in co-design with people with lived experience of intellectual disability and / or autism.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to attract research and other funding.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

At Level B (in Addition To The Above)

Pre-employment Checks Required

Benefits And Culture

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment.

Applications close : Sunday 12th October before 11 : 30 pm

Please provide a resume and a cover letter, as well as systematically address the selection criteria.

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