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Research Fellow - Heat and Health Research Centre University of Sydney in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Base Salary $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation; full-time 3.5-year fixed-term research fellow appointment.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
Australia
University
University of Sydney
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Research Fellow opportunity at the Heat and Health Research Centre, University of Sydney
This full-time, fixed-term research appointment sits within the University of Sydney’s Heat and Health Research Centre and focuses on research addressing the health challenges associated with a warming world. The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary research environment that connects climate, environmental physiology, and health, with a strong emphasis on translating research into practical outcomes for policy, practice, and community health.
The role involves leading and contributing to original research in climate and environmental physiology, including experimental studies, physiological assessment, data analysis, and statistical modelling. The Research Fellow will help build the centre’s research profile through publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly outputs, while also developing collaborations with academic, government, industry, and community stakeholders. The position also supports research impact through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and participation in centre and university activities.
The appointee will work both independently and collaboratively, providing research advice and recommendations, resolving complex issues across projects, and contributing to the strategic priorities of the centre. The work environment is fast-paced and multidisciplinary, with an expectation of strong research contribution, teamwork, and engagement with broader research partnerships.
The role also includes mentoring and postgraduate supervision, supporting the development of students and less experienced researchers as part of the centre’s research culture.
Funding details
Base Salary $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation; full-time 3.5-year fixed-term research fellow appointment.
What's required
A PhD in environmental physiology, physiology, or sports and exercise science is required, with demonstrated experience conducting original research and producing high-quality scholarly outputs. Applicants should have expertise in climate and environmental physiology, experimental and physiological assessment, data analysis and statistical modelling; experience with venipuncture and blood analysis is highly regarded. An emerging research profile with publications, presentations, research collaborations, and a developing academic/industry/professional network is expected. Strong communication skills, the ability to plan and deliver research activities, and experience supervising or mentoring students or less experienced researchers are required. The role also requires the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and uphold high professional standards.
How to apply
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