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Associate Research Fellow in Mixed-Methods Public Health and Opioid Treatment Research Western Sydney University in Australia

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Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Full-time fixed-term position for 2 years at Academic Level A, salary $97,153–$117,376 per annum plus 17% super and leave loading.

Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

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Australia

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Western Sydney University

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Keywords

Sociology
Psychology
Mixed Methods Research
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Implementation Science

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Western Sydney University is advertising a full-time, fixed-term Associate Research Fellow position for 2 years within the LINK Project. The role sits in the Translational Health Research Institute and School of Medicine and is based at Campbelltown campus with flexible arrangements and on-campus attendance on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The project investigates barriers and enablers to culturally safe, accessible healthcare for people participating in opioid treatment programs. The successful candidate will work with project investigators to support a co-designed integrated care model linking opioid dependence treatment programs and general practice.

Core research activities include mixed-methods research, ethics applications, participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, research data management, report writing, and contribution to student supervision and mentoring. The role involves collaboration with general practitioners, practice managers, pharmacists, drug health service staff, clients and consumers, and research partners across multiple institutions.

Eligibility highlights include a tertiary qualification in medicine, implementation science, public health, or a related health research discipline; demonstrated knowledge of mixed-methods research design and analysis; peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations in marginalised population health research; strong communication and organisational skills; and desirable experience in addiction medicine, general practice, or work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Applicants must also have full-time working rights in Australia and be eligible for contingent worker status with NSW Health.

Funding details: Academic Level A, salary $97,153–$117,376 per annum, plus 17% super and leave loading.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 20 September 2026. Applications must be submitted through Western Sydney University's online recruitment system, and applicants should include the job reference code REF1799C. Position enquiries can be directed to Associate Professor Marguerite Tracy at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term position for 2 years at Academic Level A, salary $97,153–$117,376 per annum plus 17% super and leave loading.

What's required

A tertiary qualification in medicine, implementation science, public health, or a related health research discipline; demonstrated knowledge of mixed-methods research design and analysis; a track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations in marginalised population health research appropriate to career stage; strong written, verbal, interpersonal and organisational skills; experience in addiction medicine or general practice and/or working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is highly regarded; eligibility for contingent worker status with NSW Health, which may include a current Working With Children Check; availability to attend Campbelltown campus on Tuesdays and Fridays; a current driver's licence and willingness to travel across Western Sydney Local Health District areas.

How to apply

Apply through Western Sydney University's online recruitment system only. Include responses to the screening questions and use job reference code REF1799C. Direct position enquiries to [email protected].

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