Research Fellow

Employment Type: Part-time (14 hours per week)

Duration: Fixed-term contract until 28 June 2030

Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW

Remuneration: $133,065 - $156,864 + 17% Super + Leave Loading (pro rata)

About UNSW UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters As a Research Fellow (Level B), you will undertake independent and collaborative research within a funded research program focused on LGBTIQA+ health and/or women’s health. Working as part of a collaborative research team, you will contribute to high-quality research, research translation and community engagement that advances knowledge and delivers meaningful impact. Reporting to Senior Research Fellow, Dr Drysdale, the position has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary

Conduct independent and collaborative research as part of funded research projects.

Undertake research activities including ethics applications, qualitative data collection, analysis and management of diverse research data.

Produce high-quality research outputs that advance disciplinary knowledge and scholarly impact.

Contribute to research collaborations and support the research activities of colleagues.

Mentor and support Higher Degree Research students through project supervision.

Contribute to research translation, dissemination and engagement with academic, community and NGO stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Summary A PhD in sociology, cultural studies, public health or another relevant discipline,



and/or equivalent relevant experience.

Proven commitment to proactively maintaining current knowledge of LGBTIQA+ health and/or women’s health.

Demonstrated experience managing large research projects, including ethics applications, data collection, analysis and the management of diverse research data.

Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methodologies and experience designing and conducting qualitative research.

Demonstrated track record of high-quality, high-impact research with evidence of research translation and dissemination.

A track record of significant community engagement through research, policy and/or advocacy.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with academic, community and NGO stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and contribute effectively within a research team.

Benefits and Culture

Career development opportunities

17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments

Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period

Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Application Process Please submit the following documents:

A CV.

A cover letter (maximum 1 page).

A separate document addressing your suitability for the role against the selection criteria listed under "Skills & Experience" in the Position Description (maximum 4 pages).

Applications close: 15th August 2026 at 11:30pm.

UNSW is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.



Applicants must have full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract.

Contact Recruitment queries: Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW: [email protected]

Role queries: Senior Research Fellow, Dr Drysdale: [email protected]

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 the following:

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.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities.

UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to adaptable work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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