Research Fellow- Heat and Health Research Centre
Role Overview
Join the Heat and Health Research Centre at the University of Sydney and contribute to world-leading research addressing the growing health challenges associated with a warming world.
As a Research Fellow, you will apply and further develop your expertise across research methodology, experimental design and delivery, contributing to innovative research that strengthens the University's standing as a national leader in the field.
Working under broad direction, you will have the opportunity to exercise your subject matter expertise, provide research advice and recommendations, and independently resolve complex issues across your research projects.
You will work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary research environment, building partnerships and translating research into real-world outcomes that can inform policy, practice and community health.
Full-time, 3.5-year fixed-term opportunity.
Base Salary $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation.
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About the opportunity
Join the Heat and Health Research Centre at the University of Sydney and contribute to world-leading research addressing the growing health challenges associated with a warming world.
As a Research Fellow, you will apply and further develop your expertise across research methodology, experimental design and delivery, contributing to innovative research that strengthens the University's standing as a national leader in the field.
Working under broad direction, you will have the opportunity to exercise your subject matter expertise, provide research advice and recommendations, and independently resolve complex issues across your research projects.
You will work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary research environment, building partnerships and translating research into real-world outcomes that can inform policy, practice and community health.
Full-time, 3.5-year fixed-term opportunity.
Base Salary $132,533 - $157,381 + 17% superannuation.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to high-quality original research in climate and environmental physiology, including experimental research, physiological assessment, data analysis and statistical modelling.
- Build and maintain a strong research profile through high-quality publications, conference presentations and other scholarly outputs, independently and collaboratively.
- Develop research collaborations and partnerships with academic, government, industry and community stakeholders to translate research findings into improved policy, practice and community outcomes.
- Contribute to competitive research funding applications and support the delivery of research projects that generate meaningful research impact.
- Apply expertise in experimental and physiological research methods, including venipuncture and blood analysis, to support rigorous, high-quality and innovative research.
- Contribute to the research culture and strategic priorities of the Heat and Health Research Centre through mentoring, postgraduate supervision, knowledge exchange and active participation in University and centre activities and initiatives.
About you
- A PhD in Environmental physiology, physiology, sports and exercise science, with demonstrated experience conducting original research and contributing to high-quality scholarly outputs.
- Demonstrated expertise in climate and environmental physiology, experimental and physiological assessment, data analysis and statistical modelling, with experience in venipuncture and blood analysis highly regarded.
- An emerging research profile, including evidence of publications, presentations, research collaborations and a developing network of academic, industry and professional stakeholders.
- Proven ability to communicate research effectively to academic, industry and broader audiences, together with experience contributing to presentations, forums, seminars or conferences.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver research activities effectively, while providing supervision, mentoring and guidance to students or less experienced researchers.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, while upholding high professional standards and contributing positively to a collegial and supportive team culture.
Pre-employment checks and application
- Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.
- This position is designated as involving child-related work; you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance.
- Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
- Applications Close: Sunday 15 November 2026 11:59 PM.
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