• Full-time, two year fixed term (possibility of extension)
• Join a leading implementation science research program at The University of Sydney (Camperdown and Darlington Campus)
• Base salary $113,400 to $127,436 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is a world leader in health science research and education. We collaborate with external partners and engage with real-world problems to anticipate the health issues of tomorrow while overcoming the challenges of today. Our high-impact research is acknowledged and translated into practice and policy nationally and internationally. Our multidisciplinary research themes and centres reflect the strength, diversity and depth of our research. Our master's and PhD research degrees offer the opportunity to work alongside our world-leading researchers. We engage in key issues, such as healthcare reform and strive to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for the whole community.

The University of Sydney School of Health Sciences is seeking an outstanding Implementation Science Research Fellow (Level A or B) with strong quantitative and qualitative research methods skills. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary implementation science research program in collaboration with the Sydney Health Partners Implementation Science Academy.

In this role, you will co-lead and contribute to implementation research projects focused on translating clinical practice guidelines into routine care, introducing policy changes at scale, and reducing unwarranted variation in care. Primarily, you will be coordinating a large MRFF funded implementation trial testing different strategies for reducing the provision of routine low value diagnostic testing and imaging in NSW intensive care units. You will design, conduct, and publish research in collaboration with our health service partners, involving qualitative interviews and focus groups, intervention co-design, quantitative data collection and analysis, and evaluation using a factorial trial design. You will work with a team of researchers led by Dr. Mitchell Sarkies and liaise with a range of academics, research and administrative staff, and industry stakeholders.
Please note- This position requires a criminal record check and up to date vaccination and immunisation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups to co-develop and evaluate implementation strategies by incorporating clinical, policy, economic, and lived experience perspectives
• undertake quantitative research and evaluation to assess the implementation of changes within the health system using a factorial trial design
• facilitate and contribute to strengthening the capability of project partners to use implementation science research and evaluation methods
• lead and contribute to academic publications in high quality journals, national and international conference presentations and other dissemination activities
• lead and contribute to applications for competitive research grant funding to deliver research impact
• co-supervise higher degree research students and contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence, and achieving outcomes
• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities relevant to the role's key accountabilities as approved by the Manager and commensurate with the role's classification level.

About you

• A PhD in a relevant health-related field, such as clinical (medicine, nursing, allied health), health services, public health, human factors, implementation science, or psychology
• excellent communication skills with an ability to lead projects involving a range of healthcare stakeholders, including clinicians, policy makers, hospital executives, and patients
• demonstrated experience designing, conducting, analysing and publishing both qualitative and quantitative studies.
• track record of peer reviewed publications in high quality journals and conference presentations
• demonstrated experience contributing to the academic life and administrative tasks of the broader workplace, with a track record of effective teamwork

Desirable

• experience with NVivo and statistical software packages (SPSS, STATA, SAS)
• understanding of implementation science in the Australian healthcare system
• demonstrated experience undertaking systematic reviews.

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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.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

How to apply

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Applications Close

Sunday 15 June 2025 11:59 PM