Research Fellow

This Job is based in Australia

Research Fellow – (NDARC)

• Employment Type : Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration : Fixed Term contract until 30th November 2026
• Remuneration : $127,947 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Work rights required : Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location : Hybrid / Randwick, Sydney

Who Are We

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) is a world-leader in research that positively impacts alcohol and other drug use and related harms. The Centre, based at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Faculty of Medicine and Health, was established in 1986 in response to an emerging crisis of heroin use. For over 35 years NDARC has been Australia's leading research centre in the sector.

NDARC has a holistic view of the complex challenges associated with the determinants of alcohol and other drug use and associated harms. Using research to address real-world problems, NDARC generates high-quality evidence across an array of fields that directly influences harm reduction in diverse populations.

Details of the role

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) seeks a highly-motivated and skilled Research Fellow (Level B) to join our team. The Research Fellow is expected to carry out independent and team research relevant to alcohol epidemiology, including the design and analysis of longitudinal cohort studies, and to undertake activities to develop their research expertise relevant to this field.

The role of Research Fellow reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills Required

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Pre-employment Checks Required

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How To Apply

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact :

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

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Applications close : Sunday 9th November before 11.30pm Sydney time

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.

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