University of Sydney · 11 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Concord
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $127K/yrThe University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the NHMRC-funded program focused on optimising care for older adults in hospital settings. The successful candidate will conduct research, manage consumer engagement, and contribute to the research team's agenda in geriatric care and medical education.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct original and collaborative research in ageing, geriatric care and medical education, contributing to the NHMRC‑funded program “Optimising Care for Older Adults in Hospital: Innovative Education & Consumer Voices in Junior Doctor Education”
Support and help grow the research trajectory of the team led by Dr Thillainadesan at the Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA), Concord Hospital, and contribute to advancing the program’s long‑term research agenda
Manage, coordinate and serve as the primary point of contact for the dynamic consumer research advisory group, comprising older adults and community representatives recruited through NSW Health
Organise and lead consumer research advisory group meetings and research team meetings
Demonstrate strong experience in consumer engagement and co‑design, partnering closely with older adults and carers as co‑investigators across the research lifecycle
Implement study activities involving qualitative methodologies, co‑design workshops and other participatory research approaches tailored to ageing populations
Develop, maintain and extend collaborations with NSW Health clinicians, services, and senior stakeholders to support translational outcomes and shared priorities
Perform quantitative and qualitative data collection, coding, analysis and interpretation, and contribute to the production of high‑quality peer‑reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations
Contribute to competitive research grant applications, ethics submissions, governance processes and reporting requirements
Coordinate and manage project timelines, team, meetings, milestones, ethics and governance documentation, and administrative processes to ensure smooth delivery of research activities under the supervision of the team Head
Build and maintain a strong research profile through publications, conference participation and external engagement in ageing, geriatric care and medical education research
Supervise postgraduate research students, medicine and health students, doctors-in-training or research project components as appropriate, and provide informal mentoring to junior colleagues
Contribute to School, Faculty and Portfolio meetings, committees and governance initiatives
Support the strategic research agenda of the Faculty/School by contributing expertise in ageing research, medical education, consumer partnerships and NSW Health collaboration
Communicate research insights through engagement with industry partners, NSW Health forums, public events, conferences, seminars and professional networks
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and classification level as required
Qualification
Required
a PhD in a relevant discipline, or evidence of near‑completion (submitted)
experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity in ageing, geriatric care, medical education or a closely related area
excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including consumers, write research reports and presentation of research study findings
strong experience working directly with older adults in research settings, including collaboration with both consumer participants and academic researchers
demonstrated experience managing consumer research advisory groups, including serving as the primary point of contact for older adult members
extensive experience in co‑design and participatory research approaches, particularly in projects involving older adults, carers and healthcare stakeholders
strong research collaborations and stakeholder management experience with NSW Health, including evidence of productive partnerships and engagement with clinicians, services or senior leaders
a developing research profile demonstrated through peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations and contributions to grant and ethics submissions
a developing network of academic, health‑sector and community stakeholders, with the ability to foster collaborative relationships
project management experience, including coordinating research activities, meetings, presentations, timelines, ethics and governance processes, and multi‑stakeholder communication
proficiency in a range of computer applications including Microsoft Office, medical electronic databases (e.g. Medline, PubMed), REDCap and research software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, EndNote, Nvivo)
experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior researchers or students
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply
Benefits
17% superannuation
Company
University of Sydney
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