Research Associate (Implementation Science in Cardiovascular Genetics)
Location
Camperdown NSW
Full job description
Full-time, two-year fixed term (possibility of extension)
Join a leading implementation science research program at The University of Sydney (Camperdown and Darlington Campus)
Base salary $109,263 to $127,436 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Sydney School of Health Sciences is a world leader in health science research and education. We collaborate with external partners and engage with real-world problems to anticipate the health issues of tomorrow while overcoming the challenges of today. Our high-impact research is acknowledged and translated into practice and policy nationally and internationally. Our multidisciplinary research themes and centres reflect the strength, diversity and depth of our research. Our master's and PhD research degrees offer the opportunity to work alongside our world-leading researchers. We engage in key issues, such as healthcare reform and strive to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for the whole community.
The University of Sydney School of Health Sciences is seeking an outstanding Research Associate (Level A or B) with both quantitative and qualitative research methods skills. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary implementation research program in cardiovascular genetics in collaboration with the Sydney Health Partners Implementation Science Academy.
In this role, you will co-lead and contribute to implementation research projects focused on new models of care for cardiovascular genetic conditions such as familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). Primarily, you will be coordinating two projects funded by the MRFF and NIH to improve the detection of FH. One will be focussed on examining the sustainability of screening programs internationally and the other on the implementation of state family cascade testing centres for FH. You will design, conduct, and publish research in collaboration with our health service partners, involving qualitative interviews and focus groups, intervention co-design, survey design and analysis, and quantitative data collection and analysis from routinely available hospital systems. You will work with a team of researchers led by Dr. Mitchell Sarkies and liaise with a range of academics, research and administrative staff, and industry stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups to co-develop and evaluate the implementation of care models of improve the detection of familial hypercholesterolaemia
Undertake surveys and quantitative studies to assess the implementation of changes within the health system
Facilitate and contribute to strengthening the capability of project partners to use implementation science research and evaluation methods
Lead and contribute to academic publications in high quality journals, national and international conference presentations and other dissemination activities
Lead and contribute to applications for competitive research grant funding to deliver research impact
Co-supervise higher degree research students and contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence, and achieving outcomes
Undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities relevant to the role’s key accountabilities as approved by the Manager and commensurate with the role’s classification level.
About you
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant health-related field, such as clinical (medicine, nursing, allied health), health services, public health, human factors, implementation science, or psychology
Excellent communication skills with an ability to lead projects involving a range of healthcare stakeholders, including clinicians, policy makers, hospital executives, and patients
Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, analysing and publishing both qualitative and quantitative studies
Demonstrated experience contributing to the academic life and administrative tasks of the broader workplace, with a track record of effective teamwork.
Desirable
PhD in in a relevant health-related field, such as clinical (medicine, nursing, allied health), health services, public health, human factors, implementation science, or psychology
Experience with NVivo and statistical software packages (SPSS, STATA, SAS)
Understanding of cardiovascular genetics conditions such as FH, genetic counselling, and implementation science in the Australian healthcare system
Demonstrated experience undertaking systematic reviews.
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Pre-employment checks
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EEO statement
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