Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
Duration: 2-year fixed term contract
Level B from $127,947 base (plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading)
Visa: Full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract will be required
A Senior Research Associate (Level B) with mixed-methods research expertise is expected to carry out independent and/or team research in the field of trauma care, with a focus on management of traumatic fractures in resource constrained settings. The role of Senior Research Associate reports to the Professor and has no direct reports.
Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
Create scholarly impact in the discipline which is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge.
Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team (as per the norms of the discipline).
Establish a personal research portfolio and start developing independent research proposals.
Participate as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications, or show evidence of active participation in research collaborations funded by competitive grants. Lead qualitative data management within the process evaluation of the 5-country HIPCARE trial under the guidance of Australian investigators.
Develop and maintain qualitative data management tools and processes where necessary, supporting qualitative data management at regional HIPCARE trial sites.
Analyse qualitative data, interpret findings and draft manuscripts, in collaboration with qualitative researchers at regional HIPCARE trial sites and Australian HIPCARE investigators.
Contribute to research processes, liaise with study investigators and analysts, and contribute to manuscript preparation the Inormus Study.
A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
Demonstrated track record in research in hip fracture care and/or healthy ageing, particularly in low and middle-income settings.
Developed peer networks in orthopaedic research in the Asia-Pacific region.
Demonstrated expertise in designing, conducting and analysing qualitative research using rigorous, ethical and participatory methods to generate actionable insights for policy and practice.
High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
Proven ability to write, edit and publish high-quality scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating strong analytical, writing and editorial skills.
Flexible working
~ Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
~ Access to lifelong learning and career development
~ More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
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Anabel Wason – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Friday 9th January 2026 before 11.Due to the annual university shutdown (December 23, 2025 – January 5, 2026) and the holiday period, there may be delays in responding to queries and providing updates on applications. 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; UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.