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Sydney Nursing School
Reference no. 1567/0817
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is a research intensive university, positioned equal second in international rankings. Sydney Nursing School’s reputation in research is growing significantly – as evidenced recently by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) who awarded Sydney Nursing School the highest ERA ranking score 5, which is “well above world standard”. Cross-disciplinary and collaborative research is encouraged and enriches the experience of both research staff and student of the School. Staff and students are currently involved in a broad range of projects within this strategic framework.
The pillars of the Sydney Nursing School framework for research are:
- Intensive care, trauma and emergency
- Chronic diseases and co-morbidities
- Mental health
- Cancer and palliative care
- Maternal, perinatal and women’s health
- Healthcare Practice
The Senior Research Assistant will be based at Sydney Nursing School working with the Project Lead and other collaborators within the two funded programs of research in pediatric injury and emergency care delivery. These programs are supported by the Day of Difference Foundation, Thyne Reid Foundation and NHMRC.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for a Senior Research Assistant who possesses:
About us
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.
Closing date: 5pm 3 September 2017
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.
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