High-Impact Medicine Job at UNSW | Apply Now for a Senior Research Fellow Role
This medicine job at UNSW Sydney offers a unique opportunity for experienced researchers to lead impactful clinical research in emerging drugs. Based at the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED), this full-time role is ideal for professionals seeking advanced public health jobs that combine research leadership with real-world clinical translation. Among the most rewarding jobs in Sydney for medicine and public health experts, this position allows candidates to contribute directly to national health priorities while working within a globally respected university environment.
Job Details:
- Job Position: Senior Research Fellow (National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs)
- Job ID: 535769
- Job Duration: Fixed Term until 30 June 2027 (possible extension, funding dependent)
- Location: Health Translation Hub, Randwick, Sydney, NSW
- Remuneration: $155K – $178K base salary (depending on experience)
About the University:
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a globally recognised institution known for excellence in education, innovation, and research. UNSW offers some of the most sought-after medicine jobs and public health jobs in Australia. The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) operates within UNSW to support clinicians by embedding research into clinical practice and rapidly translating findings to improve patient outcomes nationwide.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- PhD in medicine, public health, or a related discipline, and/or relevant experience
- Strong track record of high-quality and high-impact research
- Demonstrated leadership in medicine or public health research
- Commitment to ongoing professional and discipline development
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Job Description:
This Senior Research Fellow position is a leadership medicine job within NCCRED and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), Faculty of Medicine and Health. The role involves developing and leading clinical and translational research focused on methamphetamine and emerging drugs. It is well-suited for candidates pursuing advanced public health jobs that integrate research, clinical practice, and policy impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead independent clinical, community, or digital intervention research
- Develop translational research outputs aligned with national health priorities
- Translate research findings into clinical practice
- Provide leadership within NCCRED and NDARC
- Collaborate across disciplines in medicine and public health
- Supervise and manage 1–4 direct reports
- Strengthen clinical research capacity related to emerging drugs
