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Research Associate (Postdoctoral Research Associate, Level A) University of Sydney in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Data Science
Funding
Base salary starting from $113,634 plus 17% superannuation; full-time fixed-term contract for 1 year with possible extension.
Deadline
Dec 7, 2026
Country
Australia
University
University of Sydney
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About this position
Research Associate opportunity within the Sydney Pharmacy School at the University of Sydney, working with Professor Lu and her research team.
The role sits in a globally recognised centre for pharmacy research and education, with the successful applicant based within the Sydney Pharmacy School at the Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to health policy and outcomes research, with a particular focus on the quality use of medicines. The team’s work spans medicines policy, pharmacoepidemiology, comparative effectiveness, and outcomes research, alongside broader work on health care policy and practice in Australia and the US.
Day-to-day, the appointee will help develop and manage research projects from early planning through to publication. The role involves coordinating project activities, working across multidisciplinary teams, managing large datasets, supporting grant and protocol development, preparing manuscripts, presenting findings, and contributing to mentoring within the team.
The position is embedded in a research environment that links pharmacy, policy, and data-driven health research, with collaboration across internal and external stakeholders in the Sydney region and beyond.
Funding details
Base salary starting from $113,634 plus 17% superannuation; full-time fixed-term contract for 1 year with possible extension.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent post-graduate qualification; it is desirable that the degree be in epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, or a related field. A strong track record of peer-reviewed publications is required, along with demonstrated understanding of research methods such as epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, and economics. Candidates should have experience managing data sets, ethics applications, and project-specific tasks; coordinating research projects or complex work activities; high-level organisational and project coordination skills; the ability to liaise effectively with researchers, collaborators, data custodians, and other stakeholders; and the ability to identify issues, anticipate delays, and communicate risks proactively. Experience conducting high-quality systematic reviews is required, and proven ability to use R, Stata, or SAS is expected. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required, together with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of employment; visa sponsorship is not available.
How to apply
Submit an application via the Apply button on the Workday job page. Include a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation. For confidential discussion or reasonable adjustment, contact Rachel Ann Yazigi by email.
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Professor at University of Sydney
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Research Interests
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Salud Pública
Pharmacoepidemiology
Economics
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