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Research Associate
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Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Associate Lecturer
Research Associate (The Kirby Institute)
- Employment Type: Part - time (17.5 hours a week)
- Duration: 24 Month Fixed Term
- Remuneration: $91,381 base pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Hybrid, Kensington, Sydney.
About The Kirby InstituteThe Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
Details of the role
The research associate in health macroeconomics will work in partnership with other macroeconomists, health economists, and epidemiologists to assess the macroeconomic impacts of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and climate-sensitive diseases, as well as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and related policy interventions in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
Join a high-impact research team shaping how infectious diseases are understood at a macroeconomic level. In this role, you will apply advanced modelling techniques to evaluate the economic consequences of major global health challenges and inform policy decisions across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary experts, you will contribute to innovative research linking economic systems with epidemiological outcomes, delivering insights that support better health strategies for vulnerable populations. This is an exciting opportunity to influence global health policy, contribute to meaningful research outcomes, and build your academic profile through publications, presentations, and collaborative projects.
This role reports to the head of the Health Economics and Health Systems Group and the senior macroeconomist in the group and has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required
- PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. macroeconomics, health economics, public health).
- Demonstrated expertise in the development and application of macroeconomic modelling, especially large-scale computable general equilibrium models.
- Demonstrated skills in analysing a variety of data sources, including both macroeconomic, international trade, and microeconomic data.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Experience in the design and execution of research projects evaluating the macroeconomic impacts of policy issues.
- Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement within government and research settings.
- Experience in working in the Asia Pacific region, particularly on macroeconomic policy issues.
- Excellent communication and management skills suitable for coordinating multi-partner research projects and proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
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
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
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 pre-employment 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.
How To Apply
Please click on Apply Now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact:
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
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Applications close: Sunday 12th July before 11.30pm Sydney time
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.
Position Description
Advertised: 26 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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