• Opportunity to contribute to the work of the Sydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Centre
• Located at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, Camperdown
• 12 month part time (0.6FTE) fixed term opportunity, base salary $73K - $123K (pro rata) plus superannuation

About the opportunity 

We are seeking a Research Associate or Research Fellow (Level A or B) who will contribute to achieving the translational research priorities of the T2T3 Evidence into Practice Working Group through the provision of research and administrative support at the direction of the Chair and senior academic staff of the Working Group.

The Translational Research Associate/Fellow will engage in research and scholarly activities appropriate to the overall aims and strategic objectives of the Working Group and Sydney Catalyst. They will help in the development of research concepts and protocols, research grant applications, and initial research activities to support subsequent initiatives. They will also be responsible for facilitating research collaborations between Sydney Catalyst members and collaborating researchers and organisations.

This role will be responsible for:

• the implementation of current initiatives that drive T2T3 translational cancer research
• develop and implement specific research proposals
• prepare discussion papers and reports relevant T2T3 activities for Sydney Catalyst members and other stakeholders, including the Cancer Institute NSW.

Specific activities in relation to independent research will include:

• developing grant proposals and prepare funding applications
• preparing submissions and reports for ethics committees and funding bodies
• facilitating communication/co-ordination with collaborators via email, teleconference and meetings
• undertaking data preparation, management and analysis
• presenting, publishing and disseminating results.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Associate/Fellow who possesses:

• ideally a PhD degree in medicine or health-related science (i.e. nursing), psychology, public health and/or have prior experience in research
• experience in implementation science and translational research activities, with particular experience in translating evidence into clinical practice
• knowledge of oncology practice and research
• demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with others across multidisciplinary groups on research collaborations, including scientific and medical professionals, junior general staff, external funding bodies, in a university or related setting
• demonstrated research track record, including ability to publish scholarly papers and research outcomes
• demonstrated proficiency with common computing programs for: word processing; reference managing; data entry, management and analysis; production of graphs and presentation slides (e.g.  Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Endnote).

In addition to the above, to be considered for a level B appointment, we are looking for candidates who possess:

• PhD degree in medicine or health-related science (i.e. nursing), psychology, public health and/or have prior experience in research
• demonstrated experience in project management, especially in the context of collaborative research projects and their associated administrative and budgetary requirements.

Experience in conducting systematic reviews and qualitative research as well as the writing and publishing health-related scientific peer-reviewed manuscripts would also be highly regarded.

About us

University of Sydney’s Sydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Office is a centre of excellence with aims to improve cancer health outcomes for people affected by cancer through a translational research program. Sydney Catalyst is a multi-disciplinary/multi-institutional endeavour that brings together outstanding teams of researchers and clinicians from leading NSW institutions with the ability to undertake translational research across the full continuum. Sydney Catalyst is funded by a Translational Cancer Research grant from Cancer Institute NSW, for 5 years from July 2016. Oversight of Sydney Catalyst is the responsibility of the Governing Council, comprised of the Director and five lead investigators from renowned oncology institutions and groups. It is supported by a secretariat and receives advice from an expert Scientific Advisory Committee, with two themed Working Groups playing a more intimate role in planning and conducting specific T1, T2 and T3 research projects and other activities.

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 7600 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.  

How to apply

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 1785/0918F to apply.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing date: 11:30pm on 2^nd October 2018

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.

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