• This is an opportunity to contribute to world-class digital health research in cardiovascular disease
• Located at the Westmead Applied Research Centre, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health
• Full-time, fixed term for 2 years, Academic Level C, offering a base salary from $133k p.a., plus superannuation

About the opportunity

The Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) is looking for a Senior Research Fellow in Digital Health. In this position you will both lead and work in projects aimed at developing and evaluating innovative ways of improving access to, and participation in, cardiovascular disease prevention programs and prevention services.

Under the leadership of Professor Clara Chow , you will be primarily based at Westmead, working in a supportive, creative, flexible research environment and in collaboration with local and international industry partners. You will be encouraged to pursue education and development opportunities pertinent to your role and research interests.

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 Senior Research Fellow who has:

• a PhD in Digital Health/Health Informatics or in a cognate discipline area and have an established track record in research activities which has international and national impact:
• a background education and/or work experience in medicine, public health, health sciences, healthcare, or health services
• experience in attracting research funding, preparing grant applications, and responding to government consultancies/tenders.
• experience with managing, analysis and interpretation of health data
• demonstrated expertise in quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed research methodologies, with the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to work in a team environment
• the ability to conceive, initiate, organise and manage projects
• excellent interpersonal and presentation skills - with ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders such as across public and private sectors, industry, government, and academia
• experience with electronic medical record software, interoperability, and data management is desirable

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

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

Your ongoing employment is conditional upon the maintenance of all relevant clearances and completion of all role required background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. If you do not meet this condition, the University may take any necessary steps, including the termination of your employment.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing Date: Midnight 10 March 2021

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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