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Sarah Norris
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Senior Research Fellow in Health Policy, School of Public Health University of Sydney in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
MRFF funded project; base salary Level C AUD 162,347 - 187,198 p.a. plus 17% superannuation, pro rata for 0.60 FTE.
Deadline
Nov 17, 2026
Country
Australia
University
University of Sydney
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About this position
Senior Research Fellow in Health Policy at the University of Sydney’s Sydney School of Public Health supports a nationally relevant, policy-facing research project on diabetes screening in children.
The successful candidate will work with Associate Professor Sarah Norris on an MRFF-funded national qualitative study that explores policymakers’ perspectives on the potential use of polygenic risk scores for Type 1 Diabetes screening in children. The role is positioned within Australia’s first and leading school of public health, where researchers work across health policy, health promotion, and disease prevention, with a strong emphasis on improving health outcomes through research that is ethically and socially informed.
This is a research-focused academic position with responsibilities spanning the full qualitative research cycle. The fellow will help design and deliver the study, undertake ethics applications, engage with stakeholders, collect and analyse data, interpret findings, and communicate results through publications, reports, presentations, and knowledge translation activities. The work also includes building and sustaining relationships with policymakers, researchers, and key stakeholders to support collaboration and policy impact, as well as contributing to grant applications and broader externally funded research projects.
The appointment sits in a collaborative academic environment with opportunities to contribute to mentorship and the development of junior researchers while maintaining a strong scholarly profile. The project is explicitly aimed at generating evidence that can inform public health policy and practice, particularly around emerging approaches to diabetes screening and the translation of research into decision-making.
Funding details
MRFF funded project; base salary Level C AUD 162,347 - 187,198 p.a. plus 17% superannuation, pro rata for 0.60 FTE.
What's required
A PhD in health services research with a focus on translation of research into practice and policy is required. The role also requires demonstrated experience leading high-quality health policy or public health research projects, including diabetes; expertise in qualitative research methods such as stakeholder interviews, focus groups, thematic analysis and knowledge translation; experience engaging with policymakers, government agencies, professional bodies and other health sector stakeholders; a strong publication record; experience translating research into policy, practice, guidelines or other decision-making frameworks; success in collaborative work across academic, government and healthcare sectors; experience contributing to competitive grant applications and externally funded research programs; experience supervising or mentoring junior researchers, students or professional staff; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to apply
Submit your application via the Apply button at the top of the page. Include a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation. Current University of Sydney employees or contingent workers should log into Workday, go to Career, select USYD Find Jobs, and apply. For questions or reasonable adjustment requests, contact Cecilia Blamey at [email protected].
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Professors
Associate Professor at University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Maternal And Child Health
Health Economics
Aboriginal Health
Covid-19
Newborn Screening
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