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Research Associate- International Centre for Future Health Systems & School of Built Environment
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Post-Doctoral Research Associate – International Centre for Future Health Systems & School of Built Environment
📍 Location: Sydney, NSW 🕒 Work Type: Full-time (35 hours per week) ⏳ Duration: 2 years fixed-term 💼 Remuneration: Professional Level A – ~~$113,911pa** + 17% super + paid annual leave loading 🔍 Visa Sponsorship: Not available | Work Rights Requirement: Unrestricted work rights mandatory
📌 This job is based in Australia
About the Position
The International Centre for Future Health Systems and School of Built Environment at UNSW Sydney seek a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to advance research into the intersection of the built environment and health systems.
Our workspaces, communities, medical facilities, and housing systems impact mental health, respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disease, trauma, and social inclusion. The built environment must urgently integrate with health promotion, policy, and sustainability to build culturally safe, equitable, and climate-resilient buildings.
This role combines research in architecture, design science, and health systems to guide policy, practice, and future health delivery.
Role Summary
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Centres:
- International Centre for Future Health Systems (Faculty of Medicine & Health)
- School of Built Environment (Faculty of Arts Design & Architecture)
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Key Focus:
- Understand and influence the impact of building design, healthcare facility layout, and social infrastructure on health outcomes
- Drive policymaking, evidence-based practice, and intersectoral collaboration in health and environmental research
- Strengthen interdisciplinary teamwork across UNSW faculties
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Impact placed at the nexus of health systems and built environment innovation, ensuring science informs At **is positioned to shape the future of the built environment's role in health systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct analytical and evaluative research on the built environment’s role within future health systems.
- Publish accreditation-based research in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to high-impact symposia.
- Collaborate with partner institutions, industry advocates, community stakeholders, and policymakers to translate research findings into actionable strategies.
- Mentor HDR students, junior researchers, and interdisciplinary research teams.
- Develop and present proposals for grants, policy partnerships, and community engagement projects.
- Work closely with international partner institutions to strengthen collaborative research networks.
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Requirements & Selection Criteria
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- A doctoral degree (PhD) in:
- Built environment-based disciplines (architecture, architectural engineering, construction, urban planning)
- Healthcare-related fields (medicine, public health, health systems)
- Post-doctoral research experience equivalent to at least 0.5 FTE years, or doc torial enrolment noted on degree certificate (except where supplied evidence exists that special research projects form a requirement of the PhD.)
- Demonstrated capacity to challenge disciplinary boundaries through cross-sectoral research.
- Commitment to closing gap analyses in built environment-health research, such as approval, adaptability, and accessibility in policy sectors.
Key Competencies Demonstrated
- Research excellence:
- Ability to undertake independent, high-quality research, working with limited supervision.
- Leadership & collaboration:
- Evidence of led research teams, meshed across academic and community contexts.
- Publication record:
- Proven track record of high-impact journal articles, book chapters, and peer-reviewed presentations at international/minor conferences.
- ICT & data science skills:
- Ability to analyze and visualize complex datasets, utilising software such as GIS, ArcGIS, or statistical modelling programs.
- Engagement with professional development:
- Willingness to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in health systems and built environment processes.
- English language communication:
- Ability to write, speak, and engage effectively in academic and public forums.
Why Join UNSW?
- Competitive salary of $113,911pa + 17% superannuation + annual leave loading
- 10 days cultural leave entitlement per annum, extra 3 days holiday during Christmas
- Flexible work and diversity support with workplace accommodations available.
- Engaging in groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research with collaborations across expertise and academic faculties.
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Application Deadline & Process
- Applications close: Monday, 20 July 2026 by 11:55 PM
- How to apply:
- Submit an online application via the UNSW careers portal by including:
- Curriculum vitae
- A compelling statement regarding how you meet the Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.
- Submit an online application via the UNSW careers portal by including:
- Pre-Employment Checks may include:
- Criminal history checks (Australian/International),
- Employment history/reference checks,
- Verification of qualifications, licenses, and professional memberships.
- Medical/health assessments may apply.
Privacy Notice & Compliance
UNSW’s mission promotes a safety-first, ethical workplace culture. All applications undergo pre-employment screening to verify credentials, suitability, and adherence to gender-based violence policies.
Please note: A refusal to participate in these checks is grounds for withdrawal of offer or dismissal post-employment.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
UNSW is committed to fostering an equitable workplace.
We actively encourage applications from:
- Women, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds.
- Campus and Aboriginal Maternal Soeurs.
- People of cultural/linguistic diversity.
- Individuals with disabilities.
- LGBTIQ+ community members.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
UNSW offers:
- Workplace adjustments upon application or during employment.
- Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees outside fixed-term contracts for eligible staff.
UNSW reserves the right to proceed with employment offers or not.
Contact
For application queries only, message:
📧 Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Please submit applications exclusively through the UNSW careers portal—ename contact for informal discussions.
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