Postdoctoral Research Associate - Addiction Medicine

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Job title: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Addiction Medicine

Company: The University of Sydney

Job description: We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Fellow to contribute to the development of the evidence base for culturally informed interventions to support Aboriginal people with alcohol and other drug problems.Your key responsibilities will be to:

conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently and as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge
provide informal mentoring and advice to students within discipline
carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings
contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda
undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

Research masters or PhD in Public Health or related field
demonstrated understanding of alcohol and other drug treatment services research
ability and willingness to travel domestically as needed
excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound communication skills in working with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters
skills in qualitative research methods and ability to lead research involving interviews and focus groups
extensive experience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity
demonstrated experience assisting with the preparation and submission of; grant applications or manuscripts for peer reviewed journals or human research ethics applications

Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaWork Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. .How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to .Copyright The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the for this role.Applications CloseThursday 13 March 2025 11:59 PMCompanyThe University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.CampusesThe University of Sydney has nine official campuses.1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.FacultiesThe University of Sydney has 16 faculties.1. Agriculture and Environment2. Architecture, Design and Planning3. Arts and Social Sciences4. Business (Business School)5. Dentistry6. Education and Social Work7. Engineering and Information Technologies8. Health Sciences9. Law (Sydney Law School)10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)11. Nursing and Midwifery12. Pharmacy13. Science14. Sydney College of the Arts15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music16. Veterinary ScienceNumber of EmployeesFull-time employees: 7616For more information, please visit:Company info Telephone +(61) 2 9351 2222 Location UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
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