Post-Doctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow – Data Linkage Project

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team on a major data linkage project. This role will involve leading the project from inception to dissemination, including ethics applications, data management and analysis, and manuscript drafting for publication. The role will play a pivotal role in advancing evidence-based insights through linked administrative datasets. The role of Post‑Doctoral Fellow reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Part‑time (17.5 hours a week)
• Duration: 2‑year fixed term contract
• Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 base (plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading)
• Visa: Full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract required
• Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney NSW
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead a complex data‑linkage project end to end, from ethics approvals to data integration, analysis, and timely milestone delivery.
• Work collaboratively with research partners, data custodians, and interdisciplinary teams to drive high‑quality outcomes.
• Produce strong research outputs, including journal manuscripts and national/international conference presentations.
• Build your independent research profile by designing projects and contributing to competitive grant applications.
• Support and mentor emerging researchers, contributing to HDR supervision and a positive academic culture.
• Uphold the highest standards of research integrity, ensuring compliance, data security, and safe working practices.

Key Skills

• A PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in health administrative datasets and linkage methodologies applying advanced statistical methods.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Experience preparing ethics applications and navigating research governance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre‑employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Benefits and Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

Application Instructions

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria bullet points listed underneath the Skills & Experience heading in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Anabel Wason – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 25th January 2026 before 11.30pm AEST

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.