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

Overview Research Associate / Senior Research Associate - National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, UNSW. This role is based in Australia.
Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week (Part Time option of a minimum 0.6 FTE may be considered for the right candidate)
Duration: Fixed Term; 12 months
Remuneration: Academic Level A or B: $123K - $145K based on experience + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
Visa sponsorship: Not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Organisation: National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney. The Centre aims to improve the health of people with intellectual disability by bringing together experts, resources and research to inform best practice, drive innovation and support equitable access to quality health services.
Responsibilities The Research Associate / Senior Research Associate will contribute to a program of clinical and translational research in intellectual and developmental disability mental health, with a focus on autistic people. The role supports co‑designed research, knowledge translation and stakeholder engagement to inform policy and practice and improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The appointee will lead or contribute to literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, strategic frameworks, grant applications and dissemination of findings to professional and policy audiences.
Level A: Conduct and support research projects, develop project plans, contribute to publications, grant development and student supervision.
Level B: In addition to Level A responsibilities, provide academic leadership, develop an independent research portfolio, lead grant applications, establish strategic partnerships and mentor research staff and students. The position may have up to four direct reports (including research/project staff and PhD candidates).
Qualifications and Skills At Level A:
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 for co‑design with people with lived experience of intellectual disability and/or autism.
Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
Demonstrated ability to attract research and other funding.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
At Level B (in addition to Level A):
Formal subspecialty clinical training or extensive experience in intellectual and developmental disability health care and/or research.
Commitment to keeping up to date with discipline-specific knowledge and developments.
Track record in research leadership with high quality, high impact outcomes and ongoing leadership.
Engagement within the mental health and disability sectors.
High level communication skills and ability to network with a diverse range of students and staff.
Pre-employment Checks NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
Criminal Records Check
Qualifications check
Benefits and Culture 17% Superannuation and leave loading
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices
More information on staff benefits and culture can be found on the UNSW careers page.
How to Apply Please provide a resume and a cover letter, and systematically address the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description PDF file). Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. To view the full position description, click the Position Description link below.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Contact Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 12 October before 11:30 pm
Equity and Inclusion UNSW is committed to equity and a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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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