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

Overview

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. The Centre plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare by bringing together leading experts, resources, and research to inform best practice, drive innovation, and support equitable access to quality health services.

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. 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. 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.

The appointee will lead or contribute to literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, strategic frameworks, grant applications, and dissemination of findings to professional and policy audiences.

At Level A , the role focuses on conducting and supporting research projects, developing project plans, and contributing to publications, grant development, and student supervision. At Level B , the role additionally provides academic leadership, develops an independent research portfolio, leads grant applications, establishes strategic partnerships, and mentors research staff and students. The position may have up to four direct reports, including research / project staff and PhD candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, strategic frameworks, grant applications, and dissemination of findings to professional and policy audiences.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver high-impact research and capacity-building initiatives.
• Support co-designed research and knowledge translation to inform policy and practice.

Qualifications

At Level A

At Level B (in addition to the above)

Pre-employment Checks

Benefits and Culture

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply

Please provide a resume and a cover letter, as well as 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, please click on 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 12th October before 11 : 30 pm

No explicit expiry note detected; this posting does not indicate that the role is closed.

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. 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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