· Part time fixed term until 2 March 2027 · Research Fellow role supporting research program in skin cancer prevention and treatment for high‑risk populations-including high risk kidney transplant recipients · Base Salary $127,436- $151,328 17% superannuation About the opportunity Founded in 1930, Sydney School of Public Health is Australia’s first and leading school of public health. Each day, our researchers and graduates are tackling global health challenges and striving to improve equity in communities locally and around the world. We are seeking a Research Fellow to support Melanie Wyld and her research team focusing on skin cancer treatments for vulnerable people including kidney transplant recipients and over 65 age years population cohort. Your key responsibilities will be to: · design, conduct, and analyse original research studies investigating the prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancers in high‑risk populations, including kidney transplant recipients and adults aged over 65 · lead and contribute to the development of study protocols, ethics applications, data collection methodologies, and statistical analysis plans for clinical, observational, and translational skin cancer research · generate high‑quality research outputs through preparation of peer‑reviewed journal articles, technical reports, and presentations at national and international dermatology, oncology, and public health conferences · develop and maintain a strong research profile in skin cancer epidemiology, health services research, and outcomes evaluation relevant to vulnerable cohorts · build and sustain collaborations with clinicians, dermatologists, transplant teams, government health agencies, and community partners to ensure research findings inform real‑world practice and policy · drive translational research activities such as evidence synthesis, economic evaluations, and implementation science approaches that support improved models of care for high‑risk patients · contribute to the preparation of high‑quality grant applications, including collecting preliminary data, drafting scientific sections, and developing research impact statements aligned with funding priorities · ensure rigorous research conduct through strong data governance, adherence to clinical research standards, and maintenance of reproducible, ethically compliant research practices · supervise or co‑supervise postgraduate students working on skin cancer, transplant medicine, or ageing‑related research topics, supporting their methodological development and academic progress · contribute to project coordination, progress reporting, meeting facilitation, and School‑level service activities that support the smooth operation of the research program · actively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive research culture, supporting multidisciplinary teamwork and diverse research perspectives across the School of Public Health · communicate research findings to academic, clinical, policy and community audiences through seminars, public engagement, industry briefings, and professional forums About you · PhD in Medicine, Public Health or a related discipline, with demonstrated research excellence in kidney transplantation, chronic kidney disease, immunosuppression‑related complications or high‑risk population health · proven experience conducting original research in kidney transplantation, chronic kidney disease, immunosuppression‑related complications or high‑risk population health, including designing studies, leading systematic reviews, performing statistical analyses and generating peer‑reviewed publications · active engagement in scholarly activity, including contributing to clinical guideline evidence reviews (e.g., KDIGO, CARI), presenting at professional transplant and nephrology meetings and participating in national or international research · a developing network of academic, clinical and industry partners, particularly across nephrology, dermatology, transplant services, health economics, and evidence‑based practice networks · a developing research profile in clinical epidemiology, immunosuppression effects, kidney transplant outcomes, or high‑risk cohort research, with capacity to extend this expertise into skin cancer prevention and early detection · proven experience supervising and mentoring others, including postgraduate students, junior researchers, or clinical trainees, and supporting their development in systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, epidemiology and research methods · strong computer literacy, including statistical software, systematic review platforms, reference management tools, data analysis packages and digital collaboration systems used in clinical research · effective presentation skills, demonstrated through conference abstracts, oral presentations, invited seminars, and stakeholder workshops across nephrology and public health · strong planning and organisational abilities, with a record of coordinating research workflows, managing deadlines, supporting guideline evidence reviews and ensuring high‑quality research outputs · excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex clinical evidence for clinicians, policymakers, patient groups and interdisciplinary research teams · a customer service mindset, reflected in your ability to work respectfully and responsively with clinicians, patients, community partners, and collaborators within multidisciplinary research programs · a strong foundation in research methodology, including evidence synthesis, longitudinal data analysis, health economic evaluation, qualitative methods, discrete choice experiments, and mixed‑methods kidney research Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 05 March 2026 11:59 PM
