Research Fellow- Pain Smart

• Part time 0,4 FTE fixed term contract until December 2027

• Be a part of a study that is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and supported by the Australian Government

• Base Salary starting from $127,436 + 17% superannuation ( Pro Rata)

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking academics and professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to research, and are team players, ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities.

The University is seeking to employ a Research Fellow (Level B) to join the team of Prof. Steve Kamper and team in MMFF funded medical research study – Pain Smart.

The aim of the study is to estimate the effect of a pain education module plus (for those reporting significant musculoskeletal pain) or individualised support to students attending secondary schools. This is a study led by a team from the University of Sydney and is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supported by the Australian Government. Prof. Kamper and team have developed a pain education module and tailored biopsychosocial care for those who experience significant musculoskeletal pain.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge
• develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff (with an increasing degree of autonomy)
• ensure quality, standards and excellence are maintained in any research activities and output
• provide informal mentoring and advice to students and other staff within discipline (where appropriate)
• maintain an understanding of the University’s strategic agenda and contribute to furthering that agenda
• contribute to the strategic direction of the Faculty/School/Portfolio as articulated through the Faculty/School/Portfolio’s Strategic Plan/s or equivalent
• contribute to project design, and ethics applications, grant and funding request preparation, and reporting of findings
• oversee consumer engagement activities
• undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• PhD completed or nearing completion in a relevant area of adolescent musculoskeletal pain
• Evidence of experience with research in high schools
• Experience with managing consumer engagement in research activities
• current registered and clinically practicing health professional
• excellent attention to detail, organisational ability, and record-keeping skills with a high level of motivation, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• inquisitive nature and strong desire to develop new ideas and research directions, aimed towards making high-impact findings and developing a research career
• excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
• record of first-author publications.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

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