Research Associate – Heat And Health

The University of Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: $89,831 - $109,263 (pro-rata); bonus/equity:...
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Currently working towards phd completion
Experience conducting original research
This role offers an opportunity to join the globally recognised Heat and Health Research Centre at The University of Sydney to advance research on critical challenges at the intersection of heat and human health

Job Summary

  • This role offers an opportunity to join the globally recognised Heat and Health Research Centre at The University of Sydney to advance research on critical challenges at the intersection of heat and human health.
  • The successful candidate will take ownership of their work, applying sound judgement to plan, prioritise, and deliver on research objectives while contributing to scholarly outputs and grant applications.
  • Candidates must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the employment, as visa sponsorship is not available for this fixed-term position.

Matching Summary

This role offers an opportunity to join the globally recognised Heat and Health Research Centre at The University of Sydney to advance research on critical challenges at the intersection of heat and human health.

Salary

Base: $89,831 - $109,263 (pro-rata); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  • Currently working towards PhD completion
  • Experience conducting original research
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Familiarity with heat-health landscape

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Developing research profile
  • Emerging network of stakeholders
  • Collaborative workplace culture
  • Subject matter advice capability

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • PhD currently in progress
  • Proven research experience
  • Effective communication skills

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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